It Is Possible for a Mutation to Occur and Yet

question 16

Multiple Choice

It is possible for a mutation to occur and yet not alter the end product of translation if

• A) the RNA polymerase skips over the mutated area.
• B) the new codon encodes the same amino acid.
• C) a deletion mutation removes the entire codon.
• D) mutation affects the active site of the protein product.

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Definitions:

Tip-of-the-Tongue Effect

A cognitive phenomenon where a person feels certain they know something (like a word or a name) but can't retrieve it from memory at the moment.

Encoding Specificity

The hypothesis that when information is stored in memory, it is not recorded in its original form but translated (“encoded”) into a form that includes the thoughts and understanding of the learner.

Levels of Processing

A theory suggesting that the depth (shallow to deep) of mental processing affects memory recall, with deeper levels of processing leading to more durable memory traces.

Flashbulb Memory

A highly detailed and vivid memory of a significant or shocking event, as if it has been captured by a camera's flash.