Which of These Is a Point Mutation That Results in Changing

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a point mutation that results in changing a codon from an amino acid codon to a stop codon?

• A)frameshift
• B)silent
• C)nonsense
• D)missense
• E)deletion

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Definitions:

Intensity Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity that is required to elicit a perceptible response in a sensory system.

Sound Frequency

A measure of the number of sound vibrations or cycles per second, typically expressed in Hertz (Hz), determining the pitch of the sound.

Male Cricket Calls

Sounds produced by male crickets, often by rubbing their wings together, to attract females or deter rivals.

Stimulus Filtering

The process by which organisms selectively ignore or pay attention to various environmental stimuli to reduce informational overload.