Answer:
introduces a premature stop codon into the mRNA
Explanation:
A nonsense mutation is a mutation in which an amino acid–specifying codon is changed into a termination codon or stop codon. A stop codon is a codon that does not code for any amino acid and serves to terminate the process of protein synthesis as ribosomes encounter it on the mRNA.
There are three stop codons: UAA, UAG, UGA. A nonsense mutation introduces a stop codon in place of an amino acid encoding codon. It results in the formation of truncated protein which is shorter than the normal protein. Truncated proteins are mostly nonfunctional.
Genetic Engineering is the main technology used by humans to influence traits in plants and animals. Humans have used technology to manipulate genes through genetic modification, genetic therapy, selective breeding, and animal husbandry. Genetically Modified Organisms(GMOs) are the result of humans utilizing technology for gene manipulation.
