If the Codon AAA Is Changed to AAG, It Still

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the codon AAA is changed to AAG, it still codes for the amino acid lysine; this is an example of a

• A) silent mutation.
• B) nonsense mutation.
• C) frameshift mutation.
• D) gross mutation.
• E) missense mutation.

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Definitions:

Reaction Sequence

A series of chemical reactions where the product of one reaction serves as the reactant for the next.

Phospholipid

A lipid molecule that is a major component of cell membranes, consisting of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol backbone.

Alkaloid

A class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms.

Organic Product

A compound resulting from an organic reaction, characterized by containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, other carbon atoms, or heteroatoms.