AP Biologymediummcq1 pt
A mutation changes a codon from UCA to UGA. What kind of mutation is this?
A.Nonsense
B.Silent
C.Frameshift
D.Missense
Explanation
Core Concept
UGA is a stop codon, so translation ends prematurely — a nonsense mutation that truncates the protein.
Correct Answer
ANonsense
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