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frozen [14]
3 years ago
14

Which describes a mutation that occurs within a gene? A single base pair can be added, removed, or changed. An extra base pair m

ust be added for a mutation to occur. A single base pair must be removed for a deletion. Mutations always involve the deletion of a single base.
Biology
1 answer:
Alik [6]3 years ago
6 0
The first one, Added removed or changed. Mutation as in anything that would cause the slightest change. 
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