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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which is a point mutation? A.frameshift B.insertion C.deletion D.missense

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (sleepyjess):

point mutation-a mutation affecting only one or very few nucleotides in a gene sequence.

OpenStudy (sleepyjess):

Even though the cell has various ways to ensure the correct transfer of genetic information beginning at DNA replication, during translation and the rules that govern the genetic code. Mutations do occur and frameshift mutation is not the only type. There are also two other types of point mutations, namely a missense mutation and a nonsense mutation.

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