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What is the result of a missense mutation?
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?
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?
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?
What is the effect of a missense mutation on the resulting protein?
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What type of mutation is characterized by a codon specifying one amino acid being replaced by a codon specifying another amino acid?
What type of mutation is characterized by a codon specifying one amino acid being replaced by a codon specifying another amino acid?
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