In the Following Gene Sequence, the Original Sequence Is ABC

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the following gene sequence, the original sequence is ABC* DEFGH. It now reads ABC* DGFEH. The * indicates the centromere. This type of mutation is a (an)

• A)inversion.
• B)nonsense.
• C)translocation.
• D)duplication.
• E)point mutation.

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Definitions:

Persuasion

The act or process of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors through argument, reasoning, or appeal to emotion.

Human Communication

The process by which individuals exchange information, feelings, and meanings through verbal and non-verbal messages.

Two-Step Flow Theory

A communication theory that suggests information from the media moves in two distinct stages: first to opinion leaders, who in turn pass it on to a wider population.

Early Adopters

Individuals or organizations that begin using a new product, technology, or innovation early in its life cycle, often influencing others.