Question

Rate of mutation is affected by

• A. temperature
• B. X-rays
• C. gamma rays
• D. all of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of these

Any extracellular physical or chemical factor which can cause mutations or increase the frequency of mutations in organisms is called mutagen. They include temperature and high radiations such as X-rays, ultra-violet rays and gamma rays. Therefore, all of the given options above affect the rate of mutation.