Which Small-Scale Mutation Would Be Most Likely to Have the Least

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which small-scale mutation would be most likely to have the least negative effect on the function of a protein?

• A)a base substitution
• B)a base deletion near the start of a gene
• C)a base deletion near the end of the coding sequence,but not in the terminator codon
• D)deletion of three bases near the start of the coding sequence,but not in the initiator codon

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Definitions:

Glycogenolysis

The metabolic process of breaking down glycogen into glucose to be used as a source of energy by the body.

Beta Oxidation

A metabolic process in which fatty acid molecules are broken down in the mitochondria to generate acetyl-CoA, which enters the citric acid cycle, and NADH and FADH2, which are used in the electron transport chain.

Glucose

A straightforward sugar molecule that is critical for energy provision in living creatures and is incorporated into numerous carb compounds.

Thermic Effect

The increase in metabolic rate after eating, due to the energy required for digestion, absorption, and distribution of nutrients.