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Identify the mutations in the image below, using the word bank provided

substitution
insertion
deletion

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I'm sorry, but I cannot view images. However, I can help you understand the different types of mutations, which you can then apply to the image you have.

  1. Substitution: This mutation occurs when one base pair is replaced by another. For example, if an adenine (A) is replaced with a cytosine (C), that would be a substitution.

  2. Insertion: This type of mutation occurs when one or more base pairs are added into the DNA sequence. For example, if a guanine (G) is inserted after a thymine (T), that represents an insertion.

  3. Deletion: A deletion mutation happens when one or more base pairs are removed from the DNA sequence. For example, if a cytosine (C) is removed from a sequence, that constitutes a deletion.

If you describe the changes in the DNA sequence shown in your image, I can help you identify which type of mutation each change represents.