If the wild type DNA sequence reads THE CAT ATE THE BIG RAT, what type of mutation would change the sequence to THE CAT ATE THE BAG RAT?
A)Missense
B)Nonsense
C)Insertion
D)Deletion
E)Silent

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The mutation changes the word "BIG" to "BAG," which alters the meaning of the sequence. This is a missense mutation, where a single nucleotide change results in a codon that codes for a different amino acid.

If the Wild Type DNA Sequence Reads THE CAT ATE