Which type of mutation has the highest rate of occurrence in humans?

A) insertions
B) deletions
C) duplications
D) point mutations

Point Mutations

Genetic alterations caused by the change of a single nucleotide base in the DNA sequence.

Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence that affect genetic information, which can lead to variations in phenotype.

Insertions

The addition of one or more nucleotide pairs into a genetic sequence, which can lead to changes in gene function or regulation.