Which of the Following Statements Applies to Frameshift Mutations

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements applies to frameshift mutations?

• A)They cause the insertion or deletion of a single amino acid from the polypeptide chain.
• B)They create a premature stop codon at the site of mutation.
• C)They change the amino acid sequence downstream from the mutant site.
• D)They are known risk factors in most forms of cancer, including breast and colon cancer.
• E)They are known risk factors in breast cancer, but not colon cancer.

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