Which of the Following Mutations Would Cause Early Termination of Translation

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mutations would cause early termination of translation of the gene pictured?

• A) Change the 4th nucleotide of the top strand from C to T, and change the 4th nucleotide of the bottom strand from G to A
• B) Change the 5th nucleotide of the top strand from G to C, and change the 4th nucleotide of the bottom strand from C to G
• C) Change the 4th nucleotide of the top strand from C to A, and change the 4th nucleotide of the bottom strand from G to T
• D) Change the 6th nucleotide of the top strand from A to T, and change the 4th nucleotide of the bottom strand from T to A
• E) Change the last nucleotide of the top strand from A to G, and change the 4th nucleotide of the bottom strand from T to C

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