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Which of the following types of mutations will have the most devastating effect on a cell?A.frameshift mutationB. missense mutationC. nonsense mutationD. silent mutation

Body Structures & Functions

12th Edition

ISBN:9781285695495

Author:Scott

Publisher:Scott

Chapter22: Genetics And Genetically Linked Diseases

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