Will a frameshift mutation have a larger effect than a point mutation? Why or why not?
A) Yes,a frameshift mutation will have a larger effect because whereas a point mutation may cause no change at all,a frameshift mutation causes every codon to be read incorrectly from the point of the mutation downstream.
B) Yes,a frameshift mutation will have a larger effect because the protein it produces is fully functional and can result in a chromosomal trisomy.
C) No,a point mutation will have a larger effect because a point mutation may cause an amino acid to be replaced in a protein chain,which could significantly alter the function of the protein.
D) No,a frameshift mutation will not have a larger effect because it involves the same steps as a point mutation does,and small and large effects are equally likely.
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