An Example of a Gain of Function Missense Mutation Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

An example of a gain of function missense mutation is a mutation of the TP53 gene. Normally, this protein inhibits cell division, but certain mutations in the TP53 gene

• A) result in a gain of an oncogenic (cancer-causing) function.
• B) do not result in a change in the amino acid sequence.
• C) cause the protein to stop translation and no protein is made at all.
• D) cause thymine to form covalent bonds with adjacent bases.
• E) result in nondisjunction.

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