The Most Damaging Type of Mutation Is a

question 2

Multiple Choice

The most damaging type of mutation is a

• A)point mutation.
• B)silent mutation.
• C)frameshift mutation.
• D)back mutation.
• E)All the choices are equally damaging.

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