Suppose that a mutation occurs in the middle of a large intron of a gene encoding a protein. What would be the most likely effect of the mutation on the amino acid sequence of that protein? Explain your answer.

Suppose that a mutation occurs in the middle of a large intron of a gene encoding a protein. What would be the most likely effect of the mutation on the amino acid sequence of that protein? Explain your answer.

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Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter21: Dna, Genes, And Biotechnology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CT

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