The Type of Mutation That Reverses the Effects of a Frameshift

question 90

Multiple Choice

The type of mutation that reverses the effects of a frameshift mutation without changing the frameshift and occurs with the same gene as the frameshift is called a(n) :

• A) intergenic suppressor mutation.
• B) nonsense mutation.
• C) missense mutation.
• D) intragenic suppressor mutation.
• E) silent mutation.

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Definitions:

Placebo

A harmless substance with no therapeutic effect, used in controlled experiments to test the efficacy of treatments.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects who do not receive the treatment being tested, used as a benchmark to measure the effect of the treatment.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it is the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change due to manipulation of the independent variable.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.