THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
GENE MUTATION
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Question
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Gene mutations could occur
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during replication
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during transcription
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during translation
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during any of these processes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mutations can occur during DNA replication if errors are made and not corrected in time. Mutations can also occur as the result of exposure to environmental factors such as smoking, sunlight and radiation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Types of Mutations There are three types of DNA Mutations: base substitutions, deletions and insertions.
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