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Change in the base sequence within a gene is called

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Cloning
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Mutation
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Breeding
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Fission
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Solution

The correct option is B Mutation
A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence. Mutations can result from DNA copying mistakes made during cell division, exposure to ionizing radiation, exposure to chemical called mutagens, or infection by viruses.

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