Which of the Following Statements Are Correct Regarding Mutations

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are correct regarding mutations?
1) Mutations are changes in the base sequence in DNA and may include insertion, deletion, or replacement.
2) Mutations may result in no effect on protein expression or functional activity.
3) Mutations may result in partial or total loss of protein function.
4) Mutations always result in disease.

• A)1, 2, 3
• B)1, 3, 4
• C)1, 2
• D)3, 4

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