AP BIOLOGY

HEREDITY

MUTATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Is a scar a mutation
A
Yes
B
No
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hereditary mutations include cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, and sickle cell disease. Other mutations can happen on their own during a person’s life. These are called sporadic, spontaneous, or new mutations. They affect only some cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Raised skin scars, such as keloid and hypertrophic scars mostly occur post-wounding in the human dermis. There is compelling evidence for a genetic component to these conditions, given the familial predisposition, varied incidence in different ethnic populations and the presence in twins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Genetic testing looks at your genes to check for any mutations. The test is done with a sample of blood, saliva, or tissue. There are several reasons why you might do genetic testing. To diagnose a disease or a type of disease.

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