The Type of Mutation That Involves the Insertion or a Deletion

question 47

Multiple Choice

The type of mutation that involves the insertion or a deletion of a single base in the coding region of proteins is called

• A) a missense mutation.
• B) a nonsense mutation.
• C) a point mutation.
• D) an aberration.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group or team feel attracted to the group and motivated to remain a part of it.

Productivity

The efficiency at which individuals or systems produce goods or complete tasks.

Free Riding

A situation in which individual members of a group benefit from the efforts of others without contributing themselves.

Equity

A principle based on fairness, where individuals expect to receive rewards proportional to their contributions.