A class of mutations that results in multiple contiguous (side -by -side) amino acid changes in proteins is probably caused by which one of the following types of mutations?
A) base analog
B) transversion
C) recombinant
D) frameshift
E) transition

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A frameshift mutation results from insertions or deletions of a number of nucleotides that is not a multiple of three, causing a shift in the reading frame of the codons in mRNA. This leads to changes in multiple contiguous amino acids in the protein sequence.

A Class of Mutations That Results in Multiple Contiguous (Side