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What is the result of a base-pair substitution in a gene mutation?
What is the result of a base-pair substitution in a gene mutation?
- Neutral mutation
- Silent mutation
- Nonsense mutation
- Missense mutation (correct)
Which type of mutation occurs when the coded amino acid prematurely terminates the translation of mRNA?
Which type of mutation occurs when the coded amino acid prematurely terminates the translation of mRNA?
- Silent mutation
- Missense mutation
- Nonsense mutation (correct)
- Neutral mutation
What is the main difference between gene mutation and chromosomal mutation?
What is the main difference between gene mutation and chromosomal mutation?
- Gene mutations occur in single nucleotides, while chromosomal mutations involve whole chromosomes. (correct)
- Gene mutations affect protein structure, while chromosomal mutations affect gene expression.
- Gene mutations are always harmful, while chromosomal mutations are neutral.
- Gene mutations result in missense mutations, while chromosomal mutations cause nonsense mutations.
What can be the effect of a missense mutation on the structure and function of a protein?
What can be the effect of a missense mutation on the structure and function of a protein?
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How does a chromosomal mutation differ from a gene mutation?
How does a chromosomal mutation differ from a gene mutation?
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