A mutation changes a codon from UAU to UAA. What type of mutation is this?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Nonsense mutation
- Step 1: UAA is a stop codon, so translation ends early. Answer: Nonsense mutation. Why not the others: A missense mutation changes one amino acid, a silent mutation keeps the same amino acid and a frameshift changes the reading frame.
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