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Why Might the Insertion or Deletion of Three Base Pairs

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Why might the insertion or deletion of three base pairs in a gene be less harmful than the insertion or deletion of only one or two base pairs?


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Prime Mover

The muscle responsible for most of the movement when a body movement is produced by a group of muscles.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the body and triggers a response, often mimicking the action of naturally occurring substances.

Biceps Brachii

A major muscle in the upper arm responsible for flexing the elbow and rotating the forearm.

External Oblique

The external oblique muscles are a part of the abdominal muscles, involved in rotating the trunk and pulling the chest downwards.

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