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which of the following mutations is the most commo
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Which of the following mutations is the most common type of mutation?
MHT CET
Updated On:
Aug 11, 2023
(A) Somatic mutation
(B) Germinal mutation
(C) Backward mutation
(D) Forward mutation
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The Correct Option is
D
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Explanation:
The commonest type of mutation is the forward mutation in which the normal or the wild type of gene changes to a new genotype which can be either recessive or dominant.Hence, the correct option is (D).
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