Substitution of one base pair for another in a coding region of a gene can result in a ____ mutation where the changed codon specifies a different amino acid.
A) missense
B) chromosomal
C) frameshift
D) silent
E) nonsense

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A missense mutation occurs when a single base pair substitution in the DNA sequence results in the coding of a different amino acid, potentially altering the function of the resulting protein.

Substitution of One Base Pair for Another in a Coding