Deamination, which can lead to mutation if it occurs in one of the bases of DNA, is the _______ of a(n) _______ group.

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Deamination involves the removal of an amino group, which would result in a loss rather than a gain of the group. The choices A, B, and C all involve a gain of a group, so they are incorrect. E involves a loss of a methyl group, which is not the group involved in deamination.

Deamination, Which Can Lead to Mutation If It Occurs in One