Which Type of Point Mutation Creates a Stop Codon in a Gene

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which type of point mutation creates a stop codon in a gene?

• A) Nonsense
• B) Frameshift
• C) Silent
• D) Missense
• E) None of these choices

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Definitions:

Flexors

Muscles that decrease the angle between bones at a joint, functioning to bend or flex a part of the body.

Opposition

The movement that involves bringing the thumb and finger together.

Thumb

The first digit located on the lateral side of the hand, important for gripping and manipulating objects.

Olecranon Process

The pointed bone at the upper end of the ulna, around which the elbow joint forms and functions.