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Q.

Find the incorrect statement w.r.t. mutations.

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a

Mutagens like UV-radiation can cause mutations in organisms.

b

Mutation results in alteration of DNA sequences.

c

Mutations result in changes in the genotype and the phenotypes of an organism.

d

Mutations cannot arise as a result of change in a single base pair of DNA.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Mutations also arise due to change in a single base pair of DNA. This is known as point mutation. A classical example of such a mutation is sickle cell anaemia.

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