In a segment of DNA, an A base is changed to a C and the error is copied during replication.Under which circumstances is that change considered a mutation? (Select all that apply. )
A)The change alters the phenotype of the organism's offspring.
B)The change results in production of a novel protein.
C)The change is in a somatic cell, such as a skin cell.
D)The change is in a gene, but has no effect on a gene product or phenotype.

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A mutation is any change in the DNA sequence, regardless of its effect on phenotype, protein production, or cell type.

In a Segment of DNA, an a Base Is Changed