A cell's DNA molecules contain its genetic material. The DNA molecule can be altered

a. by chance mismatching of base pairs.
b. by damage from exposure to radioactivity.
c. if the host cell is intelligent and determines that an alteration would help the cell survive.
d. by chance mismatching of base pairs, by damage from exposure to radioactivity, and if the host cell is intelligent and determines that an alteration would help the cell survive.
e. by chance mismatching of base pairs and by damage from exposure to radioactivity.


e

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