# Insertions add an extra nucleotide into the DNA. They are usually caused by transposable elements. They can be reverted by deletions. # Deletions remove a nucleotide from the DNA. They are irreversible. |
# Insertions add one or more extra nucleotides into the DNA. They are usually caused by transposable elements. They can be reverted by deletions. # Deletions remove one or more nucleotides from the DNA. They are irreversible. |