Which of the Following Types of Mutations Could Result in a Frameshift

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of mutations could result in a frameshift mutation?

• A) a base insertion only
• B) a base deletion only
• C) a base substitution only
• D) deletion of three consecutive bases
• E) either an insertion or a deletion of a base

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