Question

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the addition, deletion, or substitution of no more than a few bases as the result of a mutation is referred to as a(n) mutation.

Explanation:

Identify the definition of small-scale mutations

The prompt describes a mutation involving the addition, deletion, or substitution of no more than a few bases.

Match with genetic terminology

In genetics, mutations that affect only a single base pair or a very small number of adjacent base pairs are classified as point mutations. This is also supported by the resource link visible in the image: "View: Point mutations slide LR".

Answer:

The addition, deletion, or substitution of no more than a few bases as the result of a mutation is referred to as a(n) <blank>point</blank> mutation.