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What is mutation?
What is mutation?
- A phenomenon leading to a sudden change in DNA sequence (correct)
- A phenomenon where DNA sequence remains unchanged
- A phenomenon resulting in no variations
- A phenomenon where genotype remains constant
How does mutation contribute to evolution?
How does mutation contribute to evolution?
- Mutation serves as raw material for evolution by introducing variations (correct)
- Mutation stabilizes genetic material
- Mutation prevents any changes in genotypes
- Mutation leads to a decrease in variations
What is a point mutation?
What is a point mutation?
- Mutation involving a change in a single base pair of DNA (correct)
- Mutation involving insertion of multiple bases
- Mutation involving duplication of genetic material
- Mutation involving deletion of large DNA segments
How does deletion or insertion of base pairs affect the reading frame?
How does deletion or insertion of base pairs affect the reading frame?
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What type of mutation results from the insertion or deletion of three or multiples of three bases?
What type of mutation results from the insertion or deletion of three or multiples of three bases?
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In the context of genomics, what is Mr. Prashant Tiwari known for?
In the context of genomics, what is Mr. Prashant Tiwari known for?
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Which phenomenon can lead to the insertion or duplication of a segment of DNA?
Which phenomenon can lead to the insertion or duplication of a segment of DNA?
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What type of mutation occurs due to a change in a single base pair of DNA?
What type of mutation occurs due to a change in a single base pair of DNA?
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What is the significance of insertion or deletion of three or multiples of three bases in DNA?
What is the significance of insertion or deletion of three or multiples of three bases in DNA?
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What can be a result of deletion or insertion of base pairs in DNA?
What can be a result of deletion or insertion of base pairs in DNA?
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