Direct repeats can cause mutation when

A) a person encounters a mutagen.

B) homologs misalign during meiosis such that the first copy of the gene on one chromosome lies opposite the second copy on the homolog.

C) introns are not removed promptly and their sequences are included in the gene product.

D) they bond within the same DNA strand, forming loops that disrupt replication enzymes.


B) homologs misalign during meiosis such that the first copy of the gene on one chromosome lies opposite the second copy on the homolog.

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