The Amino Acid Sequence DAILMNCST Has an S8X Mutation

question 13

Multiple Choice

The amino acid sequence DAILMNCST has an S8X mutation. Which of the following correctly describes this mutation?

• A) Seven additional serine residues are inserted next to S.
• B) The S is substituted with any amino acid at position 8.
• C) There was a frameshift mutation at the S, producing a stop codon.
• D) The S at position 8 is mutated to a nonsense codon.

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