Define and compare the outcomes of the following types of nucleotide substitutions, insertion or deletions. Which is likely to cause the least dramatic mutant effect? a) missense mutations b) nonsense mutations c) frameshift mutations d) silent mutation

Define and compare the outcomes of the following types of nucleotide substitutions, insertion or deletions. Which is likely to cause the least dramatic mutant effect? a) missense mutations b) nonsense mutations c) frameshift mutations d) silent mutation

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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

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