If a DNA sequence is altered from TAGCTGA to TAGTGA, what kind of mutation has occurred? View Available Hint(s) If a DNA sequence is altered from TAGCTGA to TAGTGA, what kind of mutation has occurred?

a. None.
b. Addition.
c. Both addition and deletion.
d. Deletion.


Answer: d. Deletion.

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