If adenine is replaced from guanine than mutation is -

Frameshift mutation.

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Transition.

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Transversion.

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Solution

The correct option is C Transition.
Transition is a point mutation where, a purine or a pyrimidine in a particular position on the DNA is replaced by another purine or pyrimidine respectively.
So, if adenine is replaced by guanine or vice-versa it is termed as transition.
So, the correct answer is 'Transition'

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