How Does a Mutation in a Noncoding Region of DNA

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Multiple Choice

How does a mutation in a noncoding region of DNA affect the final shape of the protein?

• A) A mutation in a noncoding region would not affect the final protein shape,but it could affect gene regulation.
• B) A change in the noncoding region leads to a change in amino acid sequence,which changes the way the protein folds.
• C) A change in the amino acid sequence causes the DNA to pair incorrectly.
• D) A change in the noncoding region causes the protein to fold "inside out."
• E) None of the above.

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