A genetic mutation caused by an error in replicating or repairing a gene is called:
A) cerebellar ataxia.
B) a Mendelian disease.
C) gene duplication.
D) a transcription factor.

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Gene duplication is a type of mutation that occurs when a segment of genetic material or a whole gene is copied ("duplicated") due to errors in replication or repair mechanisms. This can lead to an increase in the dosage of genes in the genome, potentially affecting an organism's phenotype and evolution.

A Genetic Mutation Caused by an Error in Replicating or Repairing