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BiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationMutationEasy2 minPYQ_2026
BiologyEasysingle choice

Point mutation is __________

Options:

Answer:
A
Solution:

Point mutation is a type of mutation that causes a single nucleotide base substitution, insertion, or deletion of the genetic material, DNA or RNA. It occurs at a specific point in the DNA sequence, leading to a change in the gene.

Therefore, point mutation is a change in a gene.

Answer: change in gene

Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Principles of Inheritance and VariationSubtopic:Mutation
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