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Which of the following mutation is known as frameshift mutation?

Which of the following mutation is known as frameshift mutation? Correct Answer Both addition and deletion of single nucleotide

Both addition and deletion of single nucleotides are known as frameshift mutations. When there is an addition or deletion of a single nucleotide in the genome it disrupts the reading frame of genetic code.

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