G. Aureliano has a mutation in the blue-shaded nucleotide in the TEMPLATE DNA sequence. Instead of a T, he has a G. 5" AATCATAАСТСАТТG 3" What type of mutation does he have? O Missense O Silent O Nonsense O Frameshift

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G. Aureliano has a mutation in the blue-shaded nucleotide in the TEMPLATE DNA sequence. Instead of a T, he has a G.
5' AАTCАТААСТСАТTG 3'
What type of mutation does he have?
Missense
Silent
Nonsense
Frameshift
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Transcribed Image Text:G. Aureliano has a mutation in the blue-shaded nucleotide in the TEMPLATE DNA sequence. Instead of a T, he has a G. 5' AАTCАТААСТСАТTG 3' What type of mutation does he have? Missense Silent Nonsense Frameshift o000
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A mutation occurs when the sequence of DNA changes. Mutations can occur as a result of DNA copying errors in cell division, radiation exposure, chemical exposure known as mutagens, or virus infection.

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