Mutations that arise due to changes in a single base pair of DNA are called as:

1.Chromosomal aberrations2.Point mutations
3.Nonsense mutations4.Frameshift mutations

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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): UV radiations can cause mutations in organisms – it is a mutagen.
Reason (R): UV radiations are ionising radiations.
 
1. (A) is True but (R) is False
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is False but (R) is True
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Identify the incorrect statement:

1. In addition to recombination, the mutation is another phenomenon that leads to variation in DNA.
2. Chromosomal aberrations are commonly observed in cancer cells.
3. A classical example of a point mutation is sickle cell anemia.
4. Non-ionising radiations cannot be mutagens.
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