An Original Section of DNA Has the Base Sequence AGCGTTACCGT

question 46

Multiple Choice

An original section of DNA has the base sequence AGCGTTACCGT. A mutation in this DNA strand results in the base sequence AGGCGTTACCGT. What type of mutation does this change represent?

• A) a missense mutation
• B) a point mutation
• C) a silent mutation
• D) frameshift mutation

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