In a segment of DNA, an A base is changed to a C and the error is copied during replication. Under which circumstances is that change considered a mutation? (Select all that apply.)

A) The change alters the phenotype of the organism's offspring.
B) The change results in production of a novel protein.
C) The change is in a somatic cell, such as a skin cell.
D) The change is in a gene, but has no effect on a gene product or phenotype.


A) The change alters the phenotype of the organism's offspring.
B) The change results in production of a novel protein.
C) The change is in a somatic cell, such as a skin cell.
D) The change is in a gene, but has no effect on a gene product or phenotype.

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