Which of the following is most likely to do the least damage to a cell?
A) Frameshift mutation
B) Nonsense mutation
C) Missense mutation
D) All are always lethal

The missense mutation is usually considered to cause the least damage to a cell compared to frameshift and nonsense mutations. Frameshift mutations can drastically alter protein function, while nonsense mutations can render proteins nonfunctional. In contrast, missense mutations may only slightly affect protein function. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

The missense mutation is least likely to damage a cell compared to frameshift and nonsense mutations, as it generally results in only one amino acid change. Frameshift mutations can severely alter protein function, while nonsense mutations often produce nonfunctional proteins. Therefore, the answer is C) Missense mutation.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-07