The most serious type of mutation is a ________.

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Frameshift mutation is the most serious type of mutation as it involves the insertion or deletion of one or more nucleotides, which changes the reading frame of the DNA sequence, leading to a completely different amino acid sequence during translation. This can cause a truncated protein or one with different functions, which can have severe consequences for the organism. Point mutations and silent mutations usually have minimal effects on protein production, while a back mutation is a correction of a previous mutation, and therefore not considered as serious.

The Most Serious Type of Mutation Is a ________