AIIMS2002Botany-Genetics
AIIMS 2002 Botany Mutations MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
A point mutation comprising the substitution of a purine by pyrimidine is called
A
transition
B
translocation
C
deletion
D
transversion.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Transversion are those base replacement where a purine is replaced by a pyrimidine and vice versa.
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