A mutation is:(1 point)

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Any change in a DNA sequence.
Any change in a DNA sequence.

Any change in the amino acid sequence

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A mutation is defined as any change in a DNA sequence. This can encompass a variety of changes, including substitutions, insertions, deletions, and duplications of nucleotides in the genetic material. While mutations can ultimately lead to changes in the amino acid sequence of proteins, the defining characteristic of a mutation is the alteration in the DNA itself.