Will a Frameshift Mutation Have a Larger Effect Than a Point

question 43

Multiple Choice

Will a frameshift mutation have a larger effect than a point mutation? Why or why not?

• A)Yes,a frameshift mutation will have a larger effect because whereas a point mutation may cause no change at all,a frameshift mutation causes every codon to be read incorrectly from the point of the mutation downstream.
• B)Yes,a frameshift mutation will have a larger effect because the protein it produces is fully functional and can result in a chromosomal trisomy.
• C)No,a point mutation will have a larger effect because a point mutation may cause an amino acid to be replaced in a protein chain,which could significantly alter the function of the protein.
• D)No,a frameshift mutation will not have a larger effect because it involves the same steps as a point mutation does,and small and large effects are equally likely.

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Definitions:

Synchronous

Occurring at the same time or rate; in synchronization.

Fibrous

Composed of or characterized by fibres, especially in the context of connective tissues.

Elastic

A property of materials that can return to their original shape after being stretched or compressed.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which two bones are joined together by a ligament or a membrane, allowing for minimal movement, such as the distal tibiofibular joint.