What is the difference between a point mutation and a chromosomal aberration?
A. Both are mutation types, but in a point mutation, the mutation occurs at a specific point anywhere on the chromosome. In a chromosomal aberration, the mutation is all throughout the chromosome.
B. Both are mutation types, but in a point mutation, one base pair is changed, and in a chromosomal aberration, an entire section of the chromosome is altered.
C. A chromosomal aberration is caused by DNA damage, while a point mutation is a mutation of a single base.
D. A chromosomal aberration is an all-inclusive term for any DNA mutation, and a point mutation is a type of aberration.
E. Point mutations occur at a specific point due to sunlight, whereas chromosomal aberrations can occur anywhere due to any type of DNA damage.
Answer: B. Both are mutation types, but in a point mutation, one base pair is changed, and in a chromosomal aberration, an entire section of the chromosome is altered.
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