The term for the type of mutation that results in a loss of material from the genome is
A)inversion
B)duplication
C)deletion
D)translocation

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Deletion is the term used for a type of mutation in which a portion of the genome is lost or deleted. Inversion refers to a type of mutation where a portion of the genome is flipped or reversed. Duplication refers to a mutation in which a segment of the genome is duplicated or copied. Translocation is a type of mutation in which a portion of the genome is moved to a different location.

The Term for the Type of Mutation That Results in a Loss