Gene Mutation Types Quiz
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Which type of mutation results in the change of a sense codon to a nonsense codon/stop codon?

  • Missense mutation
  • Nonsense mutation (correct)
  • Neutral mutation
  • Silent mutation
  • What type of mutation involves the complete or partial loss of normal protein function?

  • Loss of function mutation (correct)
  • Neutral mutation
  • Missense mutation
  • Silent mutation
  • Which mutation type involves the change of a codon to a synonymous codon?

  • Missense mutation
  • Nonsense mutation
  • Neutral mutation
  • Silent mutation (correct)
  • What type of mutation results in an amino acid change to a different amino acid?

    <p>Missense mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mutation type involves the insertion or deletion of nucleotides, causing a shift in the reading frame?

    <p>Frameshift mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of mutation changes a sense codon to a nonsense (stop) codon?

    <p>Nonsense mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mutation type involves the insertion or deletion of nucleotides, causing a shift in the reading frame?

    <p>Frameshift mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a suppressor mutation?

    <p>A mutation that hides the effect of another mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a forward mutation?

    <p>A mutation that changes the wild type into a mutant phenotype</p> Signup and view all the answers

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