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Question
Define mutation. State its two types.
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Solution
- Definition:
The mutation is a phenomenon in which sudden change in the DNA sequence takes place which results in the change of genotype and ultimately variation in the phenotype. - Types of mutations:
- Point mutations
- Frameshift mutation or deletion mutation.
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