WAEC Biology 2012 Question 58

Question 58

Chromosomes, DNA and Sex Linkage

What name is given to a sudden change in a gene or chromosome?

  1. A.Allele
  2. B.Genotype
  3. C.Mutation
  4. D.Phenotype
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Answer: C (Mutation)

Explanation

A mutation is a sudden, inheritable change in a gene or chromosome.