Suppose that the mutation rate per base pair for a genetic locus is 4 ã 10â8, and that the locus contains 1,500 base pairs. what is the per-locus mutation rate?
a) 4 ã 10â5
b) 6 ã 10â5
c) 8 ã 10â5
d) 4 ã 10â4

B) 6*10^-5

Explanation:

When you want to know the mutation rate per-locus you only have to multiply the number of base pairs of that locus by the mutation rate per base pair. Its a matter of what is the probability that every base pair in that locus could mutate.

(4*10^-8)*(1500)=6*10^-5

both male and female gametes are produced by meiosis of the germ cells. therefore, both male and female gametes are haploid. one male and one female gamete unite during the fertilization to form the diploid zygote. in seed bearing plants, pollen grain is the male gametophyte, which produces sperm cells.

c should be the answer