Assume that the mutation rate for a given gene is 5*10⁶ mutations per gene per generation.For that gene how many mutations would be expected if 10 million sperm are examined? A)none B)5*10⁶ C)5 D)50 E)500

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The expected number of mutations is calculated by multiplying the mutation rate (5*10^-6) by the number of sperm (10 million), resulting in 50 mutations.

Assume That the Mutation Rate for a Given Gene Is