THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
GENE MUTATION
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Detailed explanation-1: -A deletion mutation is a mistake in the DNA replication process which removes nucleotides from the genome. A deletion mutation can remove a single nucleotide, or entire sequences of nucleotides.
Detailed explanation-2: -Deletion mutation alters the function of the affected protein. Deletion mutation leads to congenital anomalies or birth defects and significant intellectual and physical disability. Examples of deletion mutations are cystic fibrosis and Williams syndrome.
Detailed explanation-3: -(deh-LEE-shun) A type of genetic change that involves the absence of a segment of DNA. It may be as small as a single base but can vary significantly in size.
Detailed explanation-4: -In genetics, a deletion (also called gene deletion, deficiency, or deletion mutation) (sign: