Multiple Choice
In genetics, any change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA is called a(n):
17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination
Types of Mutations
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Which type of mutation most directly stops translation of an mRNA by introducing a premature stop codon in the coding sequence?
A
Missense mutation
B
In-frame deletion (multiple of 3 nucleotides)
C
Nonsense mutation
D
Silent (synonymous) mutation
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