AP BIOLOGY

HEREDITY

MUTATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A man is exposed to large amounts of ultraviolet radiation while sunbathing at the beach. This exposure causes a genetic change in the DNA of a skin cell. In the future, this change can be passed on to
A
his male and female children
B
his male children, only
C
all cells in his body
D
his skin cells, only
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: “(3) all cells in his body.” A man is exposed to large amounts of ultraviolet radiation while sunbathing on the beach. This exposure causes genetic change in the DNA of a skin cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ultraviolet radiation can damage DNA by breaking weak bonds. which of the following best explains how this occurs? UV radiation disrupts the double helix structure by breaking the hydrogen bonds between the nitrogenous base pairs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pituitary also secretes hormones that signal the reproductive organs to make sex hormones. The pituitary gland also controls ovulation and the menstrual cycle in women.

Detailed explanation-4: -Diffusion is a method of movement of substances within cells, as well as for movement of essential small molecules across the cell membrane. Single-celled and simple multicellular plants do not have complex structures like xylem and phloem and the movement of substances take place by diffusion.

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