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T. 2.5.2 Test (CST): Computer-Scored

Question 9 of 25
Which of the following is most likely to result from an error during
transcription?
OA Offspring with a frameshift mutation
OB. A chromosome with a missense mutation
C. A transgenic organism
D. A normally functioning protein

Answer 1

An error during transcription can result in a frameshift mutation, leading to significant changes in the resulting protein and potentially non-functional or malfunctioning proteins.

Step-by-step explanation:

An error during transcription can result in a frameshift mutation, in which the reading frame is disrupted, leading to a different sequence of amino acids. This can cause significant changes in the resulting protein and may result in non-functional or malfunctioning proteins.

For example, if an extra nucleotide is inserted during transcription, it can shift the reading frame and change the entire sequence of amino acids. This can disrupt the protein's structure and function.

Therefore, option OA, offspring with a frameshift mutation, is the most likely outcome of an error during transcription.

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