Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Effect a Nonsense

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the effect a nonsense mutation would have on a gene?

• A) It changes an amino acid in the encoded protein.
• B) It has no effect on the amino acid sequence of the encoded protein.
• C) It introduces a premature stop codon into the mRNA.
• D) It alters the reading frame of the mRNA.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Schachter And Singer Theory

A psychological model that suggests emotions are determined by physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of the cause of that arousal.

James-Lange Theory

A hypothesis suggesting that emotional experience is the result of physiological responses to external stimuli.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.