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Question
What is the smallest part of a DNA molecule that can be changed by a point mutation?
Options
Oligonucleotide
Codon
Gene
Nucleotide
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Solution
Nucleotide
Explanation:
It is made up of phosphate and nucleoside groups and is the smallest unit of DNA. the basic building block of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA. It is subject to point mutation.
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