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31. The dynamic process where a single point mutation within a gene changes a codon to specify a different amino acid is termed a

A. Nonsense mutation
B. Missense mutation
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C. Silent mutation
D. Frameshift mutation

📝 Explanation

A missense mutation alters a single nucleotide, changing a codon so that it incorporates a different amino acid into the protein.

📖 Additional Information

  • Nonsense mutation
  • Missense mutation
  • Silent mutation
  • Frameshift mutation

A missense mutation alters a single nucleotide, changing a codon so that it incorporates a different amino acid into the protein.

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