Multiple choice

The functional unit of mutation is

  1. gene

  2. muton

  3. recon

  4. cistron
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In classical genetics, the gene is divided into functional units: the cistron (function), the muton (mutation), and the recon (recombination). Therefore, the muton is the smallest unit capable of undergoing mutation.

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