Assume that the mutation rate for a given gene is 5 × 10^-6 mutations per gene per generation.For that gene how many mutations would be expected if 10 million sperms are examined? A) none B) 5 × 10^-6 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 sperms (10 million), resulting in 50 mutations.

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