A Frameshift Mutation Results in _______________________

question 60

Multiple Choice

A frameshift mutation results in _______________________.  

• A) a normal protein due to the redundancy of the genetic code.
• B) errors in DNA replication.
• C) errors in DNA splicing.
• D) a change in all mRNA codons downstream from the mutation.
• E) a change in the third position of one codon.

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Definitions:

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the inner ear's basilar membrane respond to different frequencies, contributing to our perception of pitch.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound, thus stimulating hair cells to send nerve impulses to the brain.

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells in the body responsive to particular stimuli like light, sound, or chemicals.

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.