Change in single base pair of DNA is also a type of mutation called point mutation. It is a type of mutation that causes the replacement of a single nucleotide with another nucleotide of the genetic material, DNA or RNA. For example, a point mutation is the cause of sickle cell disease.

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(a) True. A point mutation is a change in a single base pair of DNA, which can cause a change in the genetic code.

Change in single base pair of DNA is also a type of mutation called point mutation. It is a type of mutation that causes the replacement of a single nucleotide with another nucleotide of the genetic material, DNA or RNA. For example, a point mutation is the cause of sickle cell disease.

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