Consider a Mutation in Which the Change Is from UAC

question 37

Multiple Choice

Consider a mutation in which the change is from UAC to UAU. Both codons specify the amino acid tyrosine. Which type of point mutation is this?

• A) frameshift mutation
• B) missense mutation
• C) silent mutation
• D) nonsense mutation

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