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Question

Mutations can be a result of

  1. Environmental exposure
  2. Lack of sleep
  3. Not enough exercise
  4. All the body

hintHint:

Mutations can also occur as a result of exposure to environmental factors such as smoking, sunlight, and radiation.

The correct answer is: Environmental exposure


    • Mutations are caused by environmental factors known as mutagens.
    • Environmental factors such as smoking, sunlight, and radiation lead to mutation.
    • Types of mutagens include radiation, chemicals, and infectious agents. Mutations may be spontaneous in nature. 

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