Which of the following is the main category of mutation?
A
Genetic mutation
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B
Zygotic mutation
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C
Somatic mutation
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D All of the above Mutation is a change of the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism. It is a sudden inheritable change. A gene mutation is a permanent change in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene. Gene mutation can occur in all type of cells even in virus and extrachromosomal plasmid.