Question

A change of the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism resulting in the creation of a new character or trait not found in the parental type is referred to as a(n) _________.

Answer 1

I believe that it is a mutation.

Answer 2

A gene mutation is when a change of the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism resulting in the creation of a new character or trait not found in the parental type.