Deletion Mutation

Q.

What is a frameshift mutation? Give an example.

Q.

What is the difference between frameshift mutation and point mutation?

Q.

What are the 2 types of frameshift mutations?

Q. If there are 999 bases in an RNA that codes for a protein with 333 amino acids and the base at position 901 is deleted such that the length of the RNA becomes 998 bases, how many codons will be altered?

1. 1
2. 11
3. 33
4. 333

Q. Deletion mutation can also cause frameshift mutation.

1. True
2. False

Q. If there are 999 bases in an RNA that codes for a protein with 333 amino acids and the base at position 901 is deleted such that the length of the RNA becomes 998 bases, how many codons will be altered?

1. 1
2. 11
3. 33
4. 333

Q. Deletion mutation can also cause frameshift mutation.

1. True
2. False