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AIIMS 2002
Exam
AIIMS
Year
2002
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

AIIMS 2002 · Zoology · Molecular Basis of Inheritance

A point mutation comprising the substitution of a purine by...

A point mutation comprising the substitution of a purine by pyrimidine is called

Options

  1. Atransition
  2. Btranslocation
  3. Cdeletion
  4. Dtransversion.

Correct answer

D. transversion.

Step-by-step solution

Transversion is a type of subsitution where a purine is replaced by a pyrimidine and vice versa. 125. (c) : The premolars and molars are called cheek teeth. These are also called lophodont teeth. Their free ends are flattened and bear transverse ridges to crush and grind the food.
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