Which of the following terms is correctly matched with its description?

A) Insertion mutations: Occur when a cell adds one or more nucleotides to its genome sequence.
B) Point mutations: Occur when an incorrect carbohydrate is added.
C) Deletion mutations: Occur when one or more amino acids are removed from a protein sequence.
D) Substitution mutations: Occur when an incorrect fatty acid is added.
E) Substitution mutations: Occur when an incorrect amino acid is added.


Answer: A

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