A point mutation that creates a premature stop codon is called a _____ mutation.

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I am pretty sure that a point mutation that creates a premature stop codon is called a synonymous mutation. It also can be called silent mutation, if you have it in you option list, feel free to use it, it is the same. That will definitely help you.

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