Chapter 11, Problem 14P

Several types of mutation are identified and described in the chapter. These include $\text{(1)}$ promoter mutation, $\text{(2)}$ splice site mutation, $\text{(3)}$ missense mutation, $\text{(4)}$ frameshift mutation, and $\text{(5)}$ nonsense mutation. Match the following mutation descriptions with the type(s) of mutation listed above. More than one mutation type might match a description.

a. A mutation that changes several amino acids in a protein that is shorter than the wild $\text{-}$ type product.

b. A mutation that produces about $\text{5\%}$ of the wild $\text{-}$ type amount of an mRNA.

c. A mutation that produces a mutant protein that differs from the wild $\text{-}$ type protein at one amino acid position.

d. A mutation that produces a protein that is shorter than the wild $\text{-}$ type proteinbut does not have any amino acid changes in the protein produced.

e. A null mutation that does not produce any functional protein product.