The wild-type eye color of Drosophila is red. A single-base mutation can occur that produces a white eye color. What statement is correct regarding this mutation?

A. It is an example of a mutation that alters protein function
B. Individuals with white eyes have a reversion mutation
C. It would be an example of a silent mutation
D. The white eyed phenotyope is called an example of a neutral mutation.


A

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

This molecule transmits heredity information:a

cholesterol. b. adenosine triphosphate. c. nucleic acid. d. fatty acid. e. polysaccharide

Biology & Microbiology

Increased exposure to UV radiation is expected to increase rates of __________ in humans

a. cataracts b. glaucoma c. psoriasis d. shingles e. alopecia

Biology & Microbiology

Optimal protection of specimen, personnel, and environment is accomplished with which class of biological safety cabinet?

a. Class I b. Class II c. Class III d. Class IV

Biology & Microbiology

The theory of island biogeography predicts that large islands have more species than smaller islands

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Biology & Microbiology