Questions
The most commonly observed mutations that lead to formation of cancer cells is:
a
Point mutations
b
Genomatic mutation
c
Gene mutation
d
Chromosomal aberrations
detailed solution
Correct option is D
Chromosomal aberrations are commonly observed in cancer cells. Loss (deletions) or gain (insertion/duplication) of a segment of DNA , result in alteration in chromosomes. Since genes are known to be located on chromosomes, alteration in chromosomes results in abnormalities or aberrations.Talk to our academic expert!
Similar Questions
Linkage group is a linearly arranged group of linked genes present on a chromosome. Translocations, a type of chromosomal aberration, is defined as the
799 666 8865
support@infinitylearn.com
6th Floor, NCC Building, Durgamma Cheruvu Road, Vittal Rao Nagar, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081.
free study material
JEE
JEE Mock Tests
JEE study guide
JEE Revision Notes
JEE Important Questions
JEE Sample Papers
JEE Previous Year's Papers
NEET
NEET previous year’s papers
NEET important questions
NEET sample papers
NEET revision notes
NEET study guide
NEET mock tests
Popular Books
HC Verma Part 1HC Verma Part 2RS AgarwalRD SharmaLakhmir SinghDK GoelSandeep GargTS GrewalNCERT solutions
Class 12 NCERT SolutionsClass 11 NCERT SolutionsClass 10 NCERT SolutionsClass 9 NCERT SolutionsClass 8 NCERT SolutionsClass 7 NCERT SolutionsClass 6 NCERT Solutions
