Which of the following terms defines the exchange of one base for another?

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Point mutation refers to the substitution of a single nucleotide base with another base, resulting in a change in the DNA sequence. Frameshift mutation involves the insertion or deletion of nucleotide bases causing a shift in the reading frame of the genetic code. Transition and transversion mutations refer to the specific types of base substitutions in a point mutation. Therefore, the correct choice is B) point mutation.

Which of the Following Terms Defines the Exchange of One