Discuss the following mutations with reference to specific genetic disorders: i) Faulty DNA repair; ii) Gain-of-function; and iii) Trinucleotide repeats.  Give steps for each mutations.

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Discuss the following mutations with reference to specific genetic disorders: i) Faulty
DNA repair; ii) Gain-of-function; and iii) Trinucleotide repeats. 

Give steps for each mutations. 

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