RFLPs Can Be Used to Identify Point Mutations Through Which

question 2

Multiple Choice

RFLPs can be used to identify point mutations through which of the following mechanisms?

• A)The mutation can occur outside of a restriction site causing a change in the cutting pattern for restriction enzymes.
• B)The mutation can occur causing a shortening of the mRNA that is then compared to wild type.
• C)The mutation can occur in a restriction site,causing a change in the cutting pattern for restriction enzymes.
• D)The mutation can be silent in the coding for protein resulting in a different amino acid being inserted.

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