The Appearance of a Novel Phenotype Resulting from the Substitution

question 26

Multiple Choice

The appearance of a novel phenotype resulting from the substitution of a single base pair might be due to

• A)a change in the amino acid sequence.
• B)a change in the amount of protein expressed.
• C)an alteration in a gene that codes for a nontranslated RNA.
• D)a change in the developmental time or location at which a gene is expressed.
• E)All of the choices are possible consequences of a single base pair substitution.

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Definitions:

Glomerular Filtration Rate

A test measuring how well the kidneys filter blood, a crucial indicator of renal function.

Urine Output

The amount of urine produced by the kidneys and excreted by the body, an important indicator of kidney function and fluid balance.

Protein Level

The concentration or amount of proteins in a biological sample, important for assessing nutritional status or diagnosing diseases.

Diabetes Mellitus

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood due to the body’s inability to produce or effectively use insulin.