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What is a classical example of point mutation?
BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceNEET
Options:
  • A Deletion of a large segment of DNA
  • B Rearrangement of a segment of DNA
  • C Insertion of a large segment of DNA
  • D Change of a single base pair in a gene
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The correct answer is: Change of a single base pair in a gene
The example of a single base pair change in the gene for beta globin chain that results in the disease sickle cell anemia.

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