Question

A minor change occurs due to change in position of any nucleotide is termed as ______.

Options

• Transcription

• Translocation 

• Mutation

• Translation

Answer 1

A minor change occurs due to change in position of any nucleotide is termed as mutation.

Explanation:

Sometimes, any nucleotide of the gene changes its position, which causes a minor change, which is nothing but the mutation. Some mutations may be minor, but some may be considerable. Ex. The mutation may cause genetic disorders like sickle cell anaemia.