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A permanent change in the base sequence of DNA is called a:

A mutation
B translation
C transcription
D replication

Correct answer: A. mutation

Explanation: A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence, a source of variation.

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A permanent change in the base sequence of DNA is called a:

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