PATHOLOGY MCQ
CELL DAMAGE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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deletion
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insertion
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silent
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transverse
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Detailed explanation-1: -Expert Answer Answer: Correct answer is option 2 insertion mutation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Insertion An insertion, as related to genomics, is a type of mutation that involves the addition of one or more nucleotides into a segment of DNA. An insertion can involve the addition of any number of nucleotides, from a single nucleotide to an entire piece of a chromosome.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is: Substitution.
Detailed explanation-4: -Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during cell division, exposure to mutagens or a viral infection. Germline mutations (that occur in eggs and sperm) can be passed on to offspring, while somatic mutations (that occur in body cells) are not passed on.