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Problems

Problem : What base in the following codon could be mutated to result in a nonsense mutation?

5'-U U G-3'


Problem : Describe the difference between a base substitution mutation and an insertion/deletion mutation.


Problem : What type of mutation has occurred between the first and second base sequences?

1: 5'-AUGGACCAAUAU-3' 2: 5'-AUGGACAAUAU-3'