Which of the Following Mutations in the Coding Strand of DNA

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mutations in the coding strand of DNA would be the most likely to cause a serious mutation?

• A)AGA \(\rarr\) CGA
• B)ATA \(\rarr\) TTA
• C)GAA \(\rarr\) AAA
• D)TAA \(\rarr\) TGA
• E)ACT \(\rarr\) AGT

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