Which of the following mutations is likely to be the least harmful? A. A +1 frameshift mutation B. A +3 frameshift mutation C. A - 5 frameshift mutation D. A -1 frameshift mutation E. A point mutation in the first position of the codon

Which of the following mutations is likely to be the least harmful? A. A +1 frameshift mutation B. A +3 frameshift mutation C. A - 5 frameshift mutation D. A -1 frameshift mutation E. A point mutation in the first position of the codon

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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter11: Genome Alterations: Mutation And Epigenetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14QP: In the gene-coding sequence shown here, which of the following events will produce a frameshift...

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