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Which type of mutation results in the change of a sense codon to a nonsense codon/stop codon?
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?
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?
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?
What type of mutation results in an amino acid change to a different amino acid?
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Which mutation type involves the insertion or deletion of nucleotides, causing a shift in the reading frame?
Which mutation type involves the insertion or deletion of nucleotides, causing a shift in the reading frame?
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What type of mutation changes a sense codon to a nonsense (stop) codon?
What type of mutation changes a sense codon to a nonsense (stop) codon?
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Which mutation type involves the insertion or deletion of nucleotides, causing a shift in the reading frame?
Which mutation type involves the insertion or deletion of nucleotides, causing a shift in the reading frame?
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What is a suppressor mutation?
What is a suppressor mutation?
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What is a forward mutation?
What is a forward mutation?
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