Which of the Following Gene Mutations Will Always Lead to a Shortened

question 130

Multiple Choice

Which of the following gene mutations will always lead to a shortened protein?

• A) missence mutation
• B) nonsense mutation
• C) frameshift mutation
• D) deletion mutation

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Definitions:

Immature Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety and to manage emotional conflict and stress.

Oral Stage

A stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, occurring in the first year of life, where pleasure is centered on oral activities such as feeding and sucking.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual acts in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or impulses.

Psychic Energy

A concept in psychoanalysis that refers to the force or influence behind human behaviors, emotions, and thoughts, often tied to unconscious processes.