When a mutation occurs by elimination of one base in a DNA sequence,this mutation is called a ________.
A)frameshift mutation
B)insertion mutation
C)substitution mutation
D)translocation mutation
E)viral mutation

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When a mutation occurs by elimination of one base in a DNA sequence, it causes a frameshift in the reading frame of the gene, leading to the translation of altered or truncated proteins. This type of mutation is known as a frameshift mutation.

When a Mutation Occurs by Elimination of One Base in a DNA