A molecule of mRNA with the sequence GGU CAU CAC UAU experienced a point mutation that caused the sequence to become G CG UCA UCA CUA. Which of the following terms describes this type of mutation?

Missense mutation

Explanation:

the principles and empirical processes of discovery and demonstration considered characteristic of or necessary for scientific investigation, generally involving the observation of phenomena, the formulation of a hypothesis concerning the phenomena, experimentation to test the hypothesis, and development of a conclusion that confirms, rejects, or modifies the hypothesis.