asked 233k views
4 votes
An error in DNA where one base is missing.

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

Deletions

Step-by-step explanation:

A deletion, resulting in a frameshift, results when one or more base pairs are lost from the DNA (see Figure above). If one or two bases are deleted the translational frame is altered resulting in a garbled message and nonfunctional product.

answered
User Jon Tackabury
by
7.2k points

No related questions found

Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.