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A sequence of nucleotides on DNA 'CATCATCATCAT' is changed through mutation to 'CAATCATCATCAT'. What is this type of mutation called?

A

Nonsense

B

transition, transition, transversion, transversion respectively

C

Transversion

D

Frame shift

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