It has been discovered that some mRNAs have a signal that causes the ribosome to change its reading frame by backing up or moving ahead one base.This can,in some cases,defend against a frameshift mutation.Such a sequence is called a(n)_________.
A)recentering signal
B)recoding signal
C)acentric signal
D)acentric sequence
E)allopatric sequence

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The sequence described in the question is a recoding signal, as it causes the ribosome to change its reading frame during translation. The other answer choices are not related to this specific function.

It Has Been Discovered That Some MRNAs Have a Signal