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Point mutations occur when a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence is changed, and the resulting protein may or may not contain a new amino acid as a result.
One nucleotide is replaced by another in substitution mutations, a form of point mutation that may or may not alter the amino acid sequence of the resulting protein.

How can mutations be classified based on their effect?

Option: 1

As beneficial, harmful, or no effect.


Option: 2

As induced or spontaneous.


Option: 3

As point or deletion mutations.


Option: 4

As heritable or non-heritable.


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The text mentions that mutations can be harmful, beneficial, or have no effect.

Option 1 is the correct answer.

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