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What is the mutation caused by the addition of a nucleotide to an already existing gene sequence called? A. deletion B. duplication C. insertion D. inversion
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What is the mutation caused by the addition of a nucleotide to an already existing gene sequence called?

A.
deletion
B.
duplication
C.
insertion
D.
inversion

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Answer:

C.

insertion

Step-by-step explanation:

User Scott Wylie
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Answer:
An insertion mutation occurs when an extra nucleotide is added to the DNA strand during replication. This can happen when the replicating strand "slips," or wrinkles, which allows the extra nucleotide to be incorporated.
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