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A DNA segment has base order CCC ATA GCT. Which copy exhibits a deletion in the first codon triplet and then a substitution mutation? (1 point)
• CCA ATA GCT
• CCA TAG CT
• CCC TAG CT
• CCA TAA CT
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CCA TAA CT
Explanation: delete the third base of the first triplet (CCC → CC), shifting the frame to give CCA TAG CT, then substitute the G → A in the second codon (TAG → TAA) to get CCA TAA CT.
Explanation: delete the third base of the first triplet (CCC → CC), shifting the frame to give CCA TAG CT, then substitute the G → A in the second codon (TAG → TAA) to get CCA TAA CT.
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