You have identified two different mutations that inactivate the same gene. One is a point mutation (a single nucleotide substitution) , and the other is a deletion. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) The deletion will have a more severe effect than the point mutation.
B) The point mutation can be reversed by another point mutation, but the deletion cannot.
C) If the point mutation is heterozygous, the deletion is likely to be homozygous.
D) The deletion, but not the point mutation, will be visible through a light microscope.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q43: In the procedure of replica plating, the
Q44: Consider the single methionine codon 5'-AUG-3' in
Q45: In the standard genetic code (Table 4.1,
Q46: Consider the tryptophan codon 5'-UGG-3' in the
Q47: Which of the following statements concerning cancer
Q49: Which of the following statements is TRUE
Q50: In the standard genetic code (Table 4.1,
Q51: Replica plating showed that mutations for antibiotic
Q52: Which of the following statements applies to
Q53: In bacteria, many transposable elements are able
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents