What is the difference between gene mutations and chromosome mutations? A. Gene mutations are preventable and chromosome mutations are not

B. Gene mutations can happen easily and chromosome mutations are more difficult

C. Gene mutations only affect one gene while chromosome mutations affect many genes

C. Gene mutations only affect one gene while chromosome mutations affect many genes

Explanation:

Gene mutation may alter the function of proteins in the body. Chromosomal mutations can be either an alteration of chromosome structure or chromosome number. ... The main difference between gene mutation and chromosomal mutation is the magnitude of alterations that occur in the genetic material by each type of mutation.

C. Gene mutations only affect one gene while chromosome mutations affect many genes.

Explanation:

The difference is that the gene mutations only affect one gene while chromosome mutations affect many genes.