The Mutation Shown in the Diagram Below Can Best Be

Question

The mutation shown in the diagram below can best be described as a _____ mutation. 
A)missense 
B)nonsense 
C)silent 
D)neutral 
E)reverse

Accepted Answer

A missense mutation is a type of point mutation where a single nucleotide change results in a codon that codes for a different amino acid. In the diagram provided, the mutation results in a change from a glutamic acid (E) to a lysine (K) in the resulting protein sequence. Therefore, this is a missense mutation.