-Using the Genetic Code Shown Here,predict What Type of Mutation

question 57

Multiple Choice

-Using the genetic code shown here,predict what type of mutation has occurred in the hemoglobin sickle cell anemia allele. Normal allele 5' - GGAAUGAAACAGGAACCC - 3'
Mutant allele 5' - GGAAUGAAACAGGUACCC - 3'

• A)A point mutation, Val to Glu
• B)A frame shift
• C)Addition of a new stop codon
• D)A point mutation, Glu to Val

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