What Would Happen If a Mutation Occurred in DNA Such

question 177

Multiple Choice

What would happen if a mutation occurred in DNA such that the second codon of the resulting mRNA was changed from UGG to UAG?

• A) Translation would continue and the second amino acid would be the same.
• B) Nothing; the ribosome would skip that codon, and translation would continue.
• C) Translation would continue, but the reading frame of the ribosome would be shifted.
• D) Translation would stop at the second codon, and no functional protein would be made.
• E) Translation would continue, but the second amino acid in the protein would be different.

Recognize the reactions of workers to the ending of client relationships and appropriate coping strategies.

Identify different threats to the validity of program evaluations, including mortality, reactance, and maturation.

Appreciate the importance of evaluating and questioning the effectiveness of interventions and the progress of clients.

Understand the concepts of validity, reliability, and generalizability in social work research and evaluation.

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