Deletion mutation can also cause frameshift mutation. Options: A . &nbspTrue B . &nbspFalse C . &nbspDNA has Uracil and RNA has Thymine D . &nbspNone of the above

Deletion mutation can also cause frameshift mutation.

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Question - Deletion mutation can also cause frameshift mutation.

Options:

A . True

B . False

C . DNA has Uracil and RNA has Thymine

D . None of the above

Answer: Option A
:
A
Deletion mutation is the one in which one or a few bases get deleted from the gene. If the number of deleted bases happens to be 1, 2 or any non-multiple of 3, it can cause a frameshift mutation.

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