Frameshift Mutations Are More Likely to Have an Impact at the Phenotypic

question 10

Multiple Choice

Frameshift mutations are more likely to have an impact at the phenotypic level because they

• A) are the result of a change in a single nucleotide.
• B) are the result of exposure to radiation.
• C) produce a protein having no function.
• D) are mobile pieces of DNA.

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Definitions:

Chest Hair

Terminal hair that grows on the chest of human adults, more commonly in males after puberty.

Primary Male Sex Characteristic

Refers to the biological and physiological features present at birth that define male anatomy, including the testes and penis.

Testes

Male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and hormones, notably testosterone.

Penis

The male genital organ used for sexual reproduction and urination.