Identify the Type of Mutation Associated with the Following Questions

question 63

Short Answer

Identify the type of mutation associated with the following questions and statements. Some answers may be used more than once.
-A deletion in the beta globin gene leads to this type of mutation, causing beta-thalassemia.
A)deletion only
B)insertion only
C)base-pair substitution
D)frameshift mutation

• A)deletion only
• B)insertion only
• C)base-pair substitution
• D)frameshift mutation

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