Three types of mutations are listed below: I. Chromosomal mutation II. Gene mutation iii. Somatic mutation Which of the following statements describe them correctly? (a) i & ii both describe the same phenomenon (b) iii will always result in abnormal cell growth leading to cancer. (c) Only gene mutation can alter the DNA sequence. (d) Gene duplication is a type of chromosomal mutation.

Three types of mutations are listed below: I. Chromosomal mutation I

1.	Three types of mutations are listed below: I. Chromosomal mutation II. Gene mutation iii. Somatic mutation Which of the following statements describe them correctly? (a) i & ii both describe the same phenomenon (b) iii will always result in abnormal cell growth leading to cancer. (c) Only gene mutation can alter the DNA sequence. (d) Gene duplication is a type of chromosomal mutation.
Answer» (d) Gene duplication is a type of chromosomal mutation.

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