A mutation that results in premature termination of translation ________.
A) is a silent mutation
B) is a nonsense mutation
C) usually has no effect on the function of the protein
D) is a missense mutation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A mutation that results in premature termination of translation is a nonsense mutation. This type of mutation introduces a premature stop codon, causing the synthesis of a truncated protein that is usually non-functional. Silent mutations do not change the amino acid sequence, missense mutations change one amino acid to another, and the effect on protein function depends on the location and properties of the amino acids involved.

A Mutation That Results in Premature Termination of Translation ________