If the Wild Type DNA Sequence Reads THE CAT ATE

question 42

Multiple Choice

If the wild type DNA sequence reads THE CAT ATE THE BIG RAT, what type of mutation would change the sequence to THE CAT ATE (stop) ?

• A)Missense
• B)Nonsense
• C)Insertion
• D)Deletion
• E)Silent

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Definitions:

Affected

Influenced or changed by something; may also refer to displaying artificial or exaggerated behavior.

Developing Organism

Describes an organism in the process of growth and development, undergoing physical, genetic, or behavioral changes.

Uterus

A major female reproductive organ in which a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus.

Genetic Code

The set of rules by which information encoded within genetic material (DNA or mRNA sequences) is translated into proteins by living cells.