What type of mutation is represented in the second strand of DNA? 1.      TACGGCACT 2.      TACGGAACT A. Insertion B. No Mutation C. Deletion D. Substitution

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What type of mutation is represented in the second strand of DNA?

1.      TACGGCACT
2.      TACGGAACT


A. Insertion
B. No Mutation
C. Deletion
D. Substitution
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Mutation is the sudden inheritable change. The process by which mutation occurs is called as mutagenesis. General characteristics of mutation:

  • Generally mutations are recessive
  • Generally mutations are harmful to the organisms
  • Mutations are random
  • Mutations are recurrent
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