AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

PATTERNS OF EVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
T9. When the DNA of an organism is altered it is referred to as ____
A
Mutation
B
Gene Flow
C
Genetic Drift
D
Sexual Selection
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Introduction. Mutagenesis is the process by which an organism’s deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) change, resulting in a gene mutation.

Detailed explanation-2: -A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during cell division, exposure to mutagens or a viral infection.

Detailed explanation-4: -(myoo-TAY-shun) Any change in the DNA sequence of a cell. Mutations may be caused by mistakes during cell division, or they may be caused by exposure to DNA-damaging agents in the environment. Mutations can be harmful, beneficial, or have no effect.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is a GMO? A genetically modified organism. An organism with altered DNA.

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