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Point mutations are caused due to

a
deletion of a DNA segment
b
insertion or duplication of a segment of DNA
c
change in single base pair of DNA
d
deletion or insertion of more base pairs of DNA

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Correct option is C

Mutation that 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 anemia.

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