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Deletion mutation can also cause frameshift mutation.

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The correct option is A True
Deletion mutation is the one in which one or a few bases get deleted from the gene. If the number of deleted bases happens to be 1, 2 or any non-multiple of 3, it can cause a frameshift mutation.

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