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What is a mutation?
AA change in cell size
BA change in organ number
CAn alteration of DNA sequences
DA loss of chlorophyll
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. An alteration of DNA sequences
Mutation alters DNA sequences and so changes genotype and often phenotype.
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