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(a) deletion(b) inversion (c) duplication(d) insertion
Answer: (d) insertion
This mutation occurs when (an) additional nucleotide base pair/s attach themselves into an existing DNA strand. This can possibly result to diseases such as cystic fibrosis and myotonic dystrophy.

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