A Mutation Can Cause Disease If

question 16

Multiple Choice

A mutation can cause disease if

• A)the DNA sequence does not change.
• B)the DNA sequence changes so that one amino acid is substituted for another in a way that affects the encoded protein's functioning.
• C)the DNA sequence changes so that one amino acid is substituted for another in a way that does not alter the encoded protein's functioning.
• D)it attracts mutagens.

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