Question

Which mutation does the given change in nucleotide sequence represent? ATTGCATC → ATACGTTCA.translocationB.substitutionC.inversionD.duplication

Answer 1

Answer: Option C; Inversion

Inversion is a type of genetic mutation where a sequence of bases get reversed. Here the sequence TTGCAT got reversed as shown in figure below.

Therefore, its not translocation, substitution or duplication.