Question

Why is it more likely that insertions or deletions will be more detrimental to a cell than point mutations?

Answer 1

The correct answer is that frameshift mutation or deletion or the insertion is due to mistake in reading a codon while in point mutation its only in a base.

Step-by-step explanation:

Deletion or insertion are type of frame shift mutation that alters the reading of particular subsequent codons hat ultimately result in alteration of the entire amino acid and lead to more exposure or detrimental.

A point mutation affects a single nucleotide of a particular nucleic acid. It only involve the alteration of one base for another base. It is generally occur due to mistake during reading and are mostly silent or have no significant affect.

Thus, the correct answer is that frameshift mutation or deletion or the insertion is due to mistake in reading a codon while in point mutation its only in a base.