Which of the following types of mutation may play an important role in driving evolution because they are often nonlethal and, therefore, remain in the gene pool?

A. Frameshift
B. Nonsense
C. Missense
D. Deletion


Answer: C

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

The negatively charged phosphates of ATP influence one another by

A) relative hydration. B) charge repulsion. C) resonance hybridization. D) dehydrogenation. E) all of the above

Biology & Microbiology

DNA carries the genetic material while ____________________ processes the genetic information to build proteins in

cells. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Biology & Microbiology

Human gametes are produced by ______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Biology & Microbiology

Microbiologists interested in parasites study multicellular (insects/fungi/worms) as well as single-celled protozoa

What will be an ideal response?

Biology & Microbiology