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

question 77

Multiple Choice

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

• A)3-base insertion
• B)1-base substitution
• C)4-base insertion
• D)1-base deletion
• E)3-base deletion

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