A temperature-sensitive (ts)mutation is often due to a ________ mutation that affects protein folding or activity.
A)null
B)nonsense
C)missense
D)silent

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A temperature-sensitive (ts) mutation is typically a result of a missense mutation, where a single nucleotide change results in the substitution of one amino acid for another in the protein product. This can affect the protein's folding or its activity at non-permissive temperatures, leading to a conditional phenotype.

A Temperature-Sensitive (Ts)mutation Is Often Due to a ________ Mutation