A mutation which occurs when one base in a DNA sequence replaces another,is called a ________.
A)deletion mutation
B)insertion mutation
C)substitution mutation
D)translocation mutation
E)viral mutation

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A substitution mutation occurs when one base in a DNA sequence is replaced with another, which can alter the amino acid sequence of a protein. Deletion mutation involves the loss of one or more base pairs, insertion mutation involves the addition of one or more bases, translocation mutation involves the transfer of a segment from one chromosome to another, and viral mutation involves changes in the genetic material of viruses.

A Mutation Which Occurs When One Base in a DNA