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What types of effect(s) are frameshift mutations likely to have?

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A frameshift mutation will in general cause the reading of the codons after the mutation to code for different amino acids.

Step-by-step explanation:

Frameshift mutations are among the most harmful changes to the coding sequence of a protein. They are extremely likely to lead to large-scale changes of chemical composition, resulting in a non-functional protein that often disrupts the biochemical processes of a cell.

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