Question 56
Chromosomes, DNA and Sex LinkageA sudden loss of black pigment from the skin of an African can be attributed to
- A.a blending of black and white genes
- B.recombination of genes
- C.loss of the epidermis
- D.mutation in the skin cells
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (mutation in the skin cells)
Explanation
A sudden change in a characteristic is caused by a mutation; here, a change in the genes of the skin's pigment cells.