Question

What occurs when a nucleotide is added to or deleted from a grouping and the grouping gets shifted and the genetic message changes?
A. Point mutation
B. Gene mutation
C. Frameshift mutation
D. Chromosomal mutation

Answer 1

Technically, a point mutation COULD cause everything in the genetic line-up to shift.
It would be true, if the point mutation were either a deletion, or an insertion.

The question might actually be looking for "frameshift,"
the keyword in the question being "shifted."

Answer 2

so its a

Answer 3

Im saying it may be A or C

Answer 4

Ah now I see I read the question again I think it may be C

Answer 5

ok thanks