Which of the following statements is true about mutation?

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Biology - 2017 (Objective) Subject: Biology

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Which of the following statements is true about mutation?

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Genotype is involved in mutation. A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of a gene. The DNA sequence of a gene determines the gene's function, and this function is known as the gene's genotype. So, when a mutation occurs in a gene, it changes the gene's genotype and can result in a different phenotype, which is the observable physical or functional characteristic of an organism that is determined by its genotype. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that the genotype is not involved in mutation.
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