A Loss-Of-Function Mutation Could NOT Be Caused By

question 44

Multiple Choice

A loss-of-function mutation could NOT be caused by:

• A) frameshift mutation
• B) nonsense mutation
• C) silent mutation
• D) knockout mutation
• E) insertion mutation

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data, used to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis in a statistical test.

Critical Value

The threshold value that a test statistic must exceed for the null hypothesis to be rejected in hypothesis testing.

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, also known as a false positive.

Type II Error

The error of failing to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a false negative.