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Find the incorrect statement w.r.t. mutations.
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.
detailed solution
Correct option is D
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.Talk to our academic expert!
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