If the normal nucleotide sequence was TACGGCATG, what type of gene mutation is present if the resulting sequence becomes TAGGCATG?

What will be an ideal response?


deletion mutation

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A.) mutation. B.) transduction. C.) meiosis. D.) conjugation. E.) transformation.

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The largest living reptiles ever on earth were the ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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