Which of the following should not affect the frequency with which mutations are induced in a...

Which of the following should not affect the frequency with which mutations are induced in a gene:

A. The fidelity of the replicating DNA polymerase.

B. Exposure to a chemical mutagen.

C. The size of the gene (in base pairs).

D. The function of the encoded protein.

(Please answer this question explaining why every other choices are incorrect along with defining any necessary key concepts to help determining why you choose and not choose the choice(s). Be neat with all the steps of your explanations, draw diagrams if necessary to clarity.)

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Ans ) D, is the Correct option and Please find the attacegr detailed explanation.

gladiator answered 1 year ago

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