A Point Mutation Results in the Incorporation of a New

question 45

Multiple Choice

A point mutation results in the incorporation of a new amino acid in a protein. Which structure(s) would most likely result?

• A) an incomplete protein that still functions normally
• B) an altered protein, which could result in a genetic disease
• C) two proteins produced instead of one
• D) a protein with no change in function

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