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What causes frameshift mutations?
Posted February 1, 2024

Answer

The two main causes of frameshift mutations are: 

  1. Insertion of 1 or 2 bases in a DNA sequence: Known as an insertion mutation, this type of frameshift mutation results in a faulty protein that is longer than the normal protein. 
  2. Deletion of 1 or 2 bases in a DNA sequence: Known as deletion mutation, this type of frameshift mutation results in a faulty protein that is shorter than the normal protein.