HEREDITY
MUTATIONS
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Substitution
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Insertion
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Inversion
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Translocation
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Detailed explanation-1: -Expert-Verified Answer. This is because, in the mutated DNA segment, the third base Adenine(A) is missing which was present in the original DNA segment. Thus, the mutated DNA segment is an example of deletion.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: This is an example of a deletion mutation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Segments of DNA that carry genetic information are called genes, and they are inherited by offspring from their parents during reproduction.
Detailed explanation-4: -Types of Mutations There are three types of DNA Mutations: base substitutions, deletions and insertions.
Detailed explanation-5: -Definition. A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during cell division, exposure to mutagens or a viral infection.