Multiple Choice
In humans, which type of mutation could be passed on to future generations?
17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination
Types of Mutations
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In genetics, what best describes a substitution mutation?
A
A point mutation in which one nucleotide base pair is replaced by a different base pair.
B
A mutation in which one or more nucleotides are added to the DNA sequence, often causing a frameshift.
C
A chromosomal rearrangement in which a DNA segment is reversed in orientation within the chromosome (inversion).
D
A mutation in which one or more nucleotides are removed from the DNA sequence, often causing a frameshift.
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