Multiple choice

Which of the following types of mutation is most likely to lead to premature termination of translation?

  1. Single base change in a promoter

  2. Deletion of an entire gene

  3. Deletion of three bases from DNA

  4. Insertion of single base into DNA

  5. Transition

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D Correct answer
Explanation

A single base insertion would cause a frameshift and usually lead to premature termination of translation.