Which Type(s)of Mutation Might Lead to a Threonine Auxotrophic Revertant

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which type(s) of mutation might lead to a threonine auxotrophic revertant?

• A)All of the choices are correct.
• B)Base substitution
• C)Missense mutation
• D)Point mutation

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Definitions:

Covalently Bonded

Atoms that are linked together by sharing pairs of electrons to achieve stability.

Ionic Bond

Type of chemical bond in which a strong mutual attraction links ions of opposite charge.

Chemical Bond

Attractive force that arises between two atoms when their electrons interact; links atoms into molecules.

Nonionic Solids

Substances that consist of molecules bound together by covalent bonds rather than ionic bonds, lacking charge separation.