Question

Which factor below would be least likely to cause a mutation in the cells of an organism. Select one: a. Radiation b. Smoking c. Sound wave d. Chemical pollution

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is;

c. Sound wave

Explanation:

The given options effect on mutation are given as follows;

a. Radiation

Radiation such as ultraviolet light and gamma radiation, which are electromagnetic waves, cause mutations by causing the formation of free radicals within an organism's cell resulting in the mutation characteristic effects

b. Smoking of tobacco has mutagenic effects due to the presence of several carcinogenic compounds in cigarettes

c. Sound wave is a form of mechanical wave and has no chemical effects on the chemistry of an organism and therefore does not cause mutation in cells

d. Chemical pollution can contain carcinogenic compounds that can cause mutations in the cells of organisms.