A Substitution That Changes One of the First Two Bases

question 10

Multiple Choice

A substitution that changes one of the first two bases in a codon (e.g., AGT) is called a _______ mutation and will ______.

• A) synonymous mutation; not change the resulting amino acid
• B) nonsynonymous mutation; not change the resulting amino acid
• C) nonsynonymous mutation; change the resulting amino acid
• D) synonymous mutation; change the resulting amino acid
• E) frameshift mutation; change the resulting amino acid

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Definitions:

American Put Option

A type of put option that can be exercised at any time before its expiration, allowing the holder to sell the underlying asset at a specified price.

Exercise Price

The price at which the holder of an option can buy (in case of a call option) or sell (in case of a put option) the underlying asset.

Call Option

A financial contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy an asset at a specified price within a specific time.

Expiration

The end of the effective period of a contract, policy, or agreement, often referring to options, futures, or insurance contracts.