Substitution of one base pair for another can result in a __________ mutation that results in the conversion of an amino acid specifying codon to a termination codon.
A) nonsense
B) frameshift
C) chromosomal
D) missense
E) silent

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A nonsense mutation occurs when a substitution of one base pair for another results in a stop codon, leading to premature termination of protein synthesis.

Substitution of One Base Pair for Another Can Result in a __________