What is the difference between whole-chromosome aberrations and point mutations?

A) Point mutations affect a single base pair in the genome; aberrations affect a large section.
B) Aberrations are not permanent changes in the DNA; point mutations are permanent.
C) Point mutations are not permanent changes in the DNA; aberrations are permanent.
D) Point mutations are the loss of parts of chromosomes; aberrations are the loss of whole chromosomes.


Answer: A

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