A Nonsynonymous Mutation Is Also Called a _______ Mutation

question 33

Multiple Choice

A nonsynonymous mutation is also called a _______ mutation.

• A) silent
• B) missense
• C) disruptive
• D) neutral
• E) beneficial

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Definitions:

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent pieces of information used in the calculation of a statistic, often impacting the critical values in hypothesis testing.

Two Tailed Test

A statistical test that evaluates the possibility of a relationship in both directions, allowing for the rejection of a null hypothesis for extreme values at either end of the probability distribution.

Test-statistic

A value calculated from sample data during a hypothesis test, used to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Right Tailed Test

A statistical hypothesis test where the area of interest is in the right tail of the probability distribution.