Question

What is mutation?

• A. Any kind of variations
• B. The changes in the cytoplasm of the cell
• C. Permanent and hereditary changes in the DNA
• D. The changes in the genetic material of the DNA

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Permanent and hereditary changes in the DNA

• 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. Germline mutations (that occur in eggs and sperm) can be passed on to offspring, while somatic mutations (that occur in body cells) are not passed on.