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Which genetic mutation would cause the most dramatic change in the genetic make up of an individual?

A) A gene mutation that inserts one extra base pair into genetic sequence
B) A mutation that deletes three consecutive base pairs from the genetic material
C) A base-pair substitution mutation where one base pair becomes another but codes for the same amino acids
D) A single point mutation that changes the codon for a different amino acid

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The right answer is D, because it can cause a totally different protain or a meaningless one.
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