Assume that the mutation rate for a given gene is 5 × 10⁻⁶ mutations per generation.For that gene, how many mutations would be expected if 10 million sperm 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 sperm examined (10 million or 10^7). This gives 5 × 10^1 or 50 mutations.

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