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QuizMultiple Choice

DNA Mutations — Unit test

Question 10 of 10 • TX-Biology A-ACC RISD Quest

Many different types of mutations can occur within the body. Tay-Sachs disease is a deadly disorder that is caused by a missing codon in the gene coding for production of the hex A enzyme in the body. Which type of mutation is responsible for causing Tay-Sachs disease?

Answer
A
substitution
B
replacement
C
insertion
D
deletion