Question

Missense, nonsense, and silent mutations are examples of which type of mutation?

A) substitution
B) insertion
C) deletion
D) replication

Answer 1

A -

A point mutation, or single base substitution, is a type of mutation that causes the replacement of a single base nucleotide with another nucleotide of the genetic material, DNA or RNA. The term point mutation also includes insertions or deletions of a single base pair.

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