Question

During DNA replication the original strand (ATTCGCGATTTA) and was replicated as (ATTCGGATTTA). What type of mutation is present?

Answer 1

Gene mutation: deletion.

Explanation:

There are 4 gene mutations that occurs in a gene. They normally occurs as a result of errors during DNA replication.

The 4 are:

1. Substitution - not this one.
2. Deletion - this one.
3. Insertion - not this one.
4. Duplication - not this one.

Deletion is exactly what it sounds like. It's when a base is lost.

This is also present in chromosomal mutations with the same concept applied.

Hope this helps :)