AP BIOLOGY

HEREDITY

MUTATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Conditions caused by mutations that occur in genes are called what?
A
Cancers
B
Genetic Disorders
C
Mutagens
D
Insertions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A single-gene disorder (also called Mendelian disorder) is caused by a defect in one particular gene. Single gene defects are rare. But since there are many thousands of known single gene disorders, their combined impact is significant. Single-gene disorders are characterized by how they are passed down in families.

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