Which Mutation(s) May Not Result in an Amino Acid Change

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which mutation(s) may not result in an amino acid change in the protein product?​

• A) ​deletion and insertion
• B) ​deletion and substitution
• C) ​insertion and substitution
• D) ​substitution only
• E) ​insertion only

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear that vibrates in response to sound and plays a key role in the sense of hearing.

Auditory Information

Data or knowledge received and processed through the sense of hearing.

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory data such as tactition (pressure), thermoception (temperature), and nociception (pain) from the face and head; it also manages motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Taste Receptor Cells

Specialized cells found in taste buds that are responsible for detecting different tastes like sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.