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Mutations: Spontaneous and Induced
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What is the result of a missense mutation?

  • A codon specifying one amino acid is replaced by a codon specifying another amino acid (correct)
  • A codon specifying one amino acid is copied to another location
  • A codon specifying one amino acid is deleted
  • A codon specifying one amino acid is replaced by a codon specifying the same amino acid

    • What is the main effect of a missense mutation on the genetic code?

  • It deletes the entire gene
  • It increases the number of codons specifying an amino acid
  • It stops the translation of a codon to any amino acid
  • It alters the translation of a codon to a different amino acid (correct)

    • What is the relationship between a codon and an amino acid in a missense mutation?

  • One codon specifies one amino acid and is replaced by another codon specifying another amino acid (correct)
  • One codon specifies no amino acid
  • Multiple codons specify one amino acid
  • One codon specifies multiple amino acids

    • What is the effect of a missense mutation on the resulting protein?

    <p>It contains a different amino acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of mutation is characterized by a codon specifying one amino acid being replaced by a codon specifying another amino acid?

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

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