A point mutation in a sequence of DNA that results in a premature stop codon in the transcribed mRNA is known as:
1.    Nonsense
2.    Silent
3.    Missense
4.    Frame shift
 
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): UV radiations can cause mutations in organisms – it is a mutagen.
Reason (R): UV radiations are ionising radiations.
 
1. (A) is True but (R) is False
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is False but (R) is True
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