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Insertion (DNA Mutation) — Definition & Examples

By Deena Hauze

During DNA replication, an insertion mutation occurs.

The original DNA sequence is: AAT GCT CAG\text{AAT GCT CAG}

The mutated DNA sequence is: AAT TGC TCA G\text{AAT TGC TCA G}

Which of the following statements best describes what happened?

Choose one answer

Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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