What type of mutation is illustrated below? Original sequence T A A С G А G G mutation Т. А A C - C - G C A G G T

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Learning · Answer 1 · 2022-12-11T18:39:24+0000

Answer: the mutation as a substitution (GAG to CGC) and an addition (T) is more likely than two separate insertions and addition

Step-by-step explanation:

Taacgagg to taacCgCaggT

? Insertions

gag > cgc + g>gt

? substitution + addition

This could be read as 2 separate insertions and 1 addition, or 1 substitution and an addition