An alternation in the base sequence of nucleic acid molecule is:
A
Replication
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B
Mutation
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C
Duplication
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D
Dislocation
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E
Flocculation
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Solution
The correct option is B Mutation Mutation is a permanent change of the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA or other genetic elements.