Imagine a Gene in Which the Sequence That Is Transcribed

question 25

Multiple Choice

Imagine a gene in which the sequence that is transcribed into a GAG codon, which codes for glutamic acid, is mutated to GUG, which codes for valine. What type of mutation is this?

• A)silent
• B)missense
• C)nonsense
• D)frameshift
• E)base pair deletion

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Definitions:

Association Areas

Regions of the brain that integrate information from different sensory inputs and are involved in higher mental functions like learning, thinking, and remembering.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information.

Visual Perception

The process by which the brain interprets and organizes information received from the visual system to understand and interact with the environment.

Motor Cortex

The area of the cerebral cortex responsible for the planning, controlling, and carrying out of voluntary movements.