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DNA Mutations

Question 7 • WI-Grade 8 Life Science A

Which is the best example of a genetic mutation in plants?

Answer
A
a plant's leaves turn green after being watered
B
a plant develops resistance to a new disease
C
a plant grows taller after being potted in a bigger container
D
a plant displays the same flower color as its parents

Explanation

A genetic mutation is a change in DNA that can produce a new inherited trait. Developing resistance to a new disease is the best example because a genetic change may give the plant that resistance. Turning green after watering or growing taller in a larger container are responses to environmental conditions, and matching a parent’s flower color is ordinary inheritance.

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