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Which mutation does the given change in nucleotide sequence represent? ATTGCATC → ATACGTTCA.translocationB.substitutionC.inversionD.duplication

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Answer: Option C; Inversion

Inversion is a type of genetic mutation where a sequence of bases get reversed. Here the sequence TTGCAT got reversed as shown in figure below.

Therefore, its not translocation, substitution or duplication.

Which mutation does the given change in nucleotide sequence represent? ATTGCATC → ATACGTTCA-example-1
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