Question

What type of mutation error has occurred to cause the disorder shown?(1 point)
Responses

frameshift
frameshift

deletion
deletion

substitution
substitution

insertion

Answer 1

To determine the type of mutation error that has occurred to cause a disorder, we need more context about the specific mutation and its effects. However, I can provide brief definitions of each type of mutation listed:

1. **Frameshift Mutation**: This occurs when nucleotides are inserted or deleted from the DNA sequence, causing a shift in the reading frame of the codons. This often results in a completely different translation from the original.

2. **Deletion Mutation**: This is a specific type of mutation where one or more nucleotides are removed from the DNA sequence.

3. **Substitution Mutation**: This involves the replacement of one nucleotide with another, which might change a single amino acid in the resulting protein.

4. **Insertion Mutation**: This occurs when one or more nucleotides are added into the DNA sequence.

If the disorder is caused by the reading frame being altered, a **frameshift mutation** would be responsible. If a portion of the sequence has been removed, it would be a **deletion**. A change in one base that leads to a different amino acid would indicate a **substitution**, while adding nucleotides indicates an **insertion**.

From the context provided, it's not possible to determine the exact type of mutation without additional information about the disorder. If you have specifics about the genetic change or disorder, I could help identify the likely mutation type based on that information.