A ʺPoint Mutationʺ Refers to Mutations Involving

question 84

Multiple Choice

A ʺpoint mutationʺ refers to mutations involving

• A) a base-pair substitution.
• B) the gain of a base pair (microinsertion).
• C) the deletion of a base pair (microdeletion).
• D) a substitution, deletion, or addition of one base-pair.

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