Which Mutation Should Least Require Realignment of Homologous Regions of a Gene

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which mutation should least require realignment of homologous regions of a gene that is common to several related species?

• A) three-base insertion
• B) one-base substitution
• C) four-base insertion
• D) one-base deletion
• E) three-base deletion

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