Any Change in the Nucleotide Sequence of DNA Is Called

question 17

Multiple Choice

Any change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA is called

• A)a mutation.
• B)a mutagen.
• C)a base substitution.
• D)an anticodon.

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Definitions:

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Population Growth Models

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