Which Type of Mutation Occurs When a DNA Sequence Changes

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which type of mutation occurs when a DNA sequence changes from GGA TCA CCG GAA…. to GGA TCC CGG….?

• A)a deletion mutation
• B)an insertion mutation
• C)a point mutation
• D)a transcription mutation

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Definitions:

Salivary Glands

Glands that furnish moisture that helps in tasting and digesting food.

Moisture

The presence of a liquid, usually water, often in trace amounts, within a substance, material, or environment.

Ghrelin

A hormone produced mainly by the stomach that stimulates appetite and promotes fat storage.

Stomach

A muscular organ in the gastrointestinal tract that aids in the digestion process by secreting acid and enzymes to break down food.