Melvin grew up near the Three Mile Island nuclear plant when the meltdown occurred.An analysis of his genetic material indicates changes that are consistent with radiation exposure.The term that describes such genetic or chromosomal alteration is called

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The term that describes genetic or chromosomal alteration caused by factors such as radiation exposure is mutation. Therefore, the correct answer is A) mutation. The other choices (B) transmission, (C) transduction, and (D) selective alteration, do not accurately describe the type of alteration caused by radiation exposure.

Melvin Grew Up near the Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant