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Types of Mutations in Genetics

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What is the result of a premature stop codon?

Inactivation of a gene

Formation of a functional protein

Production of a truncated protein (correct)

Overexpression of a gene

What is the typical outcome of a truncated protein?

The protein is highly functional

The protein is non-functional (correct)

The protein is overexpressed

The protein is partially functional

What is the effect of a premature stop codon on gene expression?

It has no effect on gene expression

It decreases the expression of a gene

It increases the expression of a gene

It leads to the formation of a truncated protein (correct)

What happens when a premature stop codon is encountered during translation?

Translation is terminated Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a truncated protein on cellular function?

It leads to impaired cellular function Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a premature stop codon and a functional protein?

The premature stop codon prevents a functional protein Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a truncated protein in terms of its activity?

It is non-functional Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a premature stop codon on protein synthesis?

It leads to the formation of a truncated protein Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical characteristic of a truncated protein?

It is non-functional Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a protein when a premature stop codon is encountered?

It becomes truncated Signup and view all the answers