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What is point mutation?

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What is point mutation?

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When a mutation arises due to a change in a single base pair of DNA, it is known as a point mutation. This type of mutation occurs at the molecular level, usually during DNA replication, when new DNA strands are synthesised.

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Chapter 4: Principles of Inheritance and Variation - EXERCISES [Page 78]

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NCERT Biology [English] Class 12
Chapter 4 Principles of Inheritance and Variation
EXERCISES | Q 14. a. | Page 78
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