Explain the term- loss-of-function mutation, Biology

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Where would a predicted silent mutation have to be situated to actually result in a loss-of-function mutation (and potentially lead to the onset of disease)?

A. Intron-exon junction/splice site

B. Translational start site

C. Stop codon

D. Anywhere within the exonic sequences

 


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