Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Assume that a base-pair substitution mutation converts a DNA triplet (AAT)to another DNA triplet (AAA).A second mutation now changes the AAA triplet to the GAA triplet.(UUA and CUU code for leucine, and UUU codes for phenylalanine.)This second mutation is an example of a(n):


A)transversion.
B)intragenic suppressor.
C)loss-of-function mutation.
D)intergenic suppressor.
E)frameshift.

Answer

B