A mutation which occurs when one base in a DNA sequence replaces another,is called a ________.
A)frameshift mutation
B)insertion mutation
C)substitution mutation
D)translocation mutation
E)viral mutation

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A substitution mutation is a type of point mutation that occurs when one base is replaced by another in a DNA sequence. This can result in a change in the amino acid sequence during protein synthesis.

A Mutation Which Occurs When One Base in a DNA