Question

Which of the statements given below is correct with respect to frameshift mutation

• A. a single nucleotide base change, insertion or deletion of the genetic material
• B. Glutamine is replaced by valine
• C. Sickle cell anemia is an example
• D. Insertions or deletions of a number of nucleotides in a DNA sequence that is not divisible by three.

Answer 1

The correct option is A a single nucleotide base change, insertion or deletion of the genetic material

A single nucleotide base change, insertion or deletion of the genetic material causes frameshift mutation.