What would result from a single nucleotide deletion (point mutation) within the coding sequence of a structural gene?

A. a missense point mutation resulting in the change of one amino acid
B. a frameshift mutation, producing a different amino acid sequence altogether
C. a silent point mutation with no deleterious effects
D. a nonsense point mutation resulting in the generation of a premature stop codon
E. All of the choices are possible.


Answer: B

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