A DNA Sequence Segment Is Initially AAA ATG TGA CCC

question 75

Multiple Choice

A DNA sequence segment is initially AAA ATG TGA CCC. Which mutation would have the least effect on the resultant protein synthesized?

• A)AAG ATG TGA CCC
• B)AAA ATT TGA CCC
• C)AAA ATG GAC CCU
• D)AAA ATG TGA CGC

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Matched Case-Control

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Odds Ratio

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