RFLPs can be used to identify point mutations through which of the following mechanisms?
A) The mutation can be silent in the coding for protein resulting in a different amino acid being inserted.
B) The mutation can occur in a restriction site, causing a change in the cutting pattern for restriction enzymes.
C) The mutation can occur outside of a restriction site causing a change in the cutting pattern for restriction enzymes.
D) The mutation can occur causing a shortening of the mRNA that is then compared to wild type.
Answer: B
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