Mutations are the result of ________.
A)alterations in the phosphate of the DNA backbone
B)exposure to water in utero
C)physical trauma in the mother's childhood
D)alterations in the sugar component of the DNA backbone
E)alterations in the DNA base sequence

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Mutations are alterations in the DNA base sequence. This can occur due to errors during DNA replication, exposure to mutagens (such as radiation or certain chemicals), or spontaneous changes in the DNA.

Mutations Are the Result of ________