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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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It leads to impaired cellular function (D) 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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is non-functional (A) 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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical characteristic of a truncated protein?

It is non-functional (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It becomes truncated (C) Signup and view all the answers