Question

What is the relationship between a mutation and a gene?

A mutation changes the sequence of DNA bases of a gene.


A mutation creates new genes from the same DNA segment.


A gene causes a mutation when it manufactures the wrong protein.


A gene results in a mutation when it produces a change in the type of mRNA.

Answer 1

A mutation changes the sequence of DNA bases of a gene.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mutations are caused by substitutions, deletions, and insertions.

Answer 2

A change in the sequence of DNA is known as a mutation. =)