A Gene Can Be Mutated with No Resulting Functional Change

question 42

Multiple Choice

A gene can be mutated with no resulting functional change in the protein that is produced from that gene if

• A) an entire codon has been removed.
• B) RNA polymerase can edit the mutation from the mRNA produced during translation.
• C) a codon has changed, but it codes for the same amino acid as the original codon.
• D) the mutation alters the active site of an enzyme.

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Definitions:

Normal Capacity Hours

A calculation of the maximum amount of work that an organization can complete in a given period under normal conditions.

Standard Hours Allowed

The estimated amount of time that should be required to complete a specific amount of work under normal conditions.

Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual overhead costs attributable to a change in production volume.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process or production of goods.