Which Type of Mutation is Most Likely to Result in Lethality

Question

Which type of mutation is most likely to result in lethality?
A)inversion
B)duplication
C)deletion
D)translocation

Accepted Answer

Deletions are most likely to result in lethality because they involve the loss of a segment of DNA, which can eliminate essential genes. This can disrupt vital biological functions, leading to severe consequences or death, especially if the deletion occurs in a critical region of the genome.