Question

Which is a frameshift mutation?

a.)substitution
b.)nonsense
c.)silent
d.)deletion

Answer 1

Answer;

Deletion

Explanation;

-Mutations are spontaneous sudden changes that occurs randomly in the genetic make up of an organisms.

-Frameshift mutation is a type of mutation that results from addition or deletion of a base pair or base pairs in the DNA molecule of a gene. This type of mutation is caused by insertions or deletions of nucleotides or base pairs that are not divisible by three.

-Insertions involves insertion of one or more extra nucleotides in a chain of DNA. While deletions involves deleting or removal of nucletoides from DNA chain.