Nonsynonymous Mutations in a Gene Coding for a Protein

question 134

Multiple Choice

Nonsynonymous mutations in a gene coding for a protein

• A) result in the replacement of an amino acid in the protein.
• B) may be neutral.
• C) may be deleterious.
• D) may be beneficial.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Integration

The process of combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole, often used in contexts of neural and systems integration.

Propulsion

The act of driving or pushing forward, often referring to the mechanism that moves an object or vehicle.

Peristalsis

A series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.

Mass Movement

Forcible peristaltic movement of short duration, occurring only three or four times a day, which moves the contents of the large intestine.