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sudden change in the structure and composition of a
chromosome or genes is called mutation.If mutation occurs
at genetic level these mutations are called point mutations.
if any nitrogen base in a gene is added or deleted that
leads to many chromosomal aberrations lading to many
phenotypical and genetical disorders.
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