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Q.

A scientist is studying a genetic mutation in a particular gene. She observes that there is an insertion of six bases in the gene sequence. Based on this information, what can be inferred about the effect of this mutation?

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a

It will cause a frameshift mutation altering the reading frame of the gene.

b

It will result in the insertion of two additional amino acids without altering the reading frame from that point onwards.

c

It will lead to the deletion of two amino acids and change the reading frame.

d

It will have no effect on the protein synthesized from this gene.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

A frameshift mutation in a gene occurs when nucleotide bases are inserted or deleted in a quantity that does not align with multiples of three. Hence, when six bases are inserted, the reading frame does not change.

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