It Is Possible for a Mutation to Occur and Yet

question 54

Multiple Choice

It is possible for a mutation to occur and yet not alter the end product of translation if

• A) the RNA polymerase skips over the mutated area.
• B) the new codon encodes the same amino acid.
• C) a deletion mutation removes the entire codon.
• D) the mutation affects the active site of the protein product.

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Definitions:

Visible Minority

Outdated term used primarily in Canada by Statistics Canada to refer to a category of persons who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in color and who do not report being Indigenous.

Canadian-Ness

The qualities, characteristics, or cultural elements that are considered distinctly Canadian.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Guaraní

A group of culturally and linguistically related indigenous peoples in South America, primarily found in Paraguay and parts of the surrounding countries.