Spontaneous mutations are:
A)caused by chemicals such as acridine and caffeine.
B)caused by physical agents such as ultraviolet light or x-rays.
C)the result of errors in the base pairing of nucleotides during replication.
D)occur at a rate higher than the rate of induced mutations.

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Spontaneous mutations occur naturally as a result of errors in DNA replication or repair processes. They are not caused by external factors such as chemicals or radiation, and they occur at a relatively constant rate.

Spontaneous Mutations Are