Which mutation should least require realignment of homologous regions of a gene

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geoffrey

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on: Jul 14, 2013

Which mutation should least require realignment of homologous regions of a gene that is common to several related species?
A) three-base insertion
B) one-base substitution
C) four-base insertion
D) one-base deletion
E) three-base deletion

penguins

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2013

Easy! It's B. Bye for now

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geoffrey

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Reply #2 on: Jul 15, 2013

Thanks so much, the answer you provide was right on!

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