Which Mutation Should Least Require Realignment of Homologous Regions of a Gene

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which mutation should least require realignment of homologous regions of a gene that is common to several related species?

• A) three-base insertion
• B) one-base substitution
• C) four-base insertion
• D) one-base deletion
• E) three-base deletion

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Definitions:

Asymmetry

A situation where data or a distribution does not show symmetry and has one side that is different in shape or length from the other.

Coefficient Of Skewness

A measure quantifying the degree of asymmetry in the distribution of a dataset, indicating how much it deviates from a normal distribution.

Symmetry

A characteristic of shapes or patterns that exhibit proportionate similarity between parts, often mirrored around a central axis.

Coefficient Of Skewness

A statistical measure that quantifies the asymmetry of a distribution around its mean, indicating if the distribution leans to the left or right.