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Missense Mutation — Definition & Examples

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Missense Mutation — Definition & Examples

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Gabi Slizewska

Which of the following statements best describes a missense mutation?

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Option A: A

A substitution point mutation that codes for an incorrect amino acid

Option B: B

A substitution point mutation that codes for the same amino acid

Option C: C

An insertion point mutation that codes for an incorrect amino acid

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