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Point mutation is
a
A mutation that arises due to change in the number of chromosomes from its original chromosome number.
b
A mutation that arises due to loss (deletions) or gain (insertion/duplication) of a segment of DNA.
c
A mutation that arises due to increase in the ploidy of organisms.
d
A mutation that arises due to change in a single base pair of DNA due to substitution or deletion or addition.
detailed solution
Correct option is D
A mutation that arises due to change in a single base pair of DNA is called point mutation. Sickle celled anemia is a classic example of point mutation.Talk to our academic expert!
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