Which of the Following Changes in a DNA Molecule May

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes in a DNA molecule may have no effect on the protein for which the DNA codes?

• A)a deletion mutation
• B)formation of a thymine dimer
• C)changing the first base in a triplet
• D)changing the second base in a triplet
• E)changing the third base in a triplet

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