Which Change in a Gene's DNA Sequence Would Have the Least

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which change in a gene's DNA sequence would have the least effect on the eventual amino acid sequence produced from it?

• A) substitution of 1 nucleotide
• B) deletion of 2 consecutive nucleotides
• C) addition of 1 nucleotide
• D) addition/deletion of 3 consecutive nucleotides
• E) substitution of 1 nucleotide AND addition of 1 nucleotide

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