A mutation changes a codon so that it now specifies a stop signal. What type of mutation is this?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Nonsense
- Step 1: A codon change that creates a stop codon truncates the protein. Answer: Nonsense. Why not the others: Missense, Silent and Frameshift don't fit.
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