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Point mutation that changes one amino acid to another is called:

A Silent mutation
B Frameshift mutation
C Missense mutation
D Nonsense mutation

Correct answer: C. Missense mutation

Explanation: Missense mutation: one nucleotide change causes one different amino acid to be incorporated. May affect protein function (e.g., sickle cell anaemia).

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Mendel's laws, inheritance patterns, DNA structure, and molecular biology. Core of NEET biology.

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Point mutation that changes one amino acid to another is called:

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