Is it possible to say when a gene is going to mutate?

Sometimes

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Always

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Never

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The gene does not mutate

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The correct option is C Never
Mutation is a random process whose occurrence depends on a number of factors such as the external environment etc. One cannot tell when exactly a mutation will occur.

So, the correct answer is 'Never'.

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Is it possible to say when a gene is going to mutate?

The correct option is C NeverMutation is a random process whose occurrence depends on a number of factors such as the external environment etc. One cannot tell when exactly a mutation will occur.So, the correct answer is 'Never'.

The correct option is C Never
Mutation is a random process whose occurrence depends on a number of factors such as the external environment etc. One cannot tell when exactly a mutation will occur.

So, the correct answer is 'Never'.