A nonsense mutation Select one: a. results in a larger protein being produced from the mutated gene b. will lead to premature termination of translation C. is the same as a silent mutation d. will lead to the premature termination of transcription

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A nonsense mutation
Select one:
a.
results in a larger protein being produced from the mutated gene
b. will lead to premature termination of translation
c.
is the same as a silent mutation
d. will lead to the premature termination of transcription
Transcribed Image Text:A nonsense mutation Select one: a. results in a larger protein being produced from the mutated gene b. will lead to premature termination of translation c. is the same as a silent mutation d. will lead to the premature termination of transcription
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