Multiple Choice
A mutation in a gene in which A is changed to G is called a _______, whereas a mutation of A to T is called a _______.The former type of mutation occurs at a _______ frequency than the latter.
A) transition; transformation; higher
B) transition; transversion; higher
C) transformation; transition; lower
D) transversion; transition; lower
E) transition; transformation; lower
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