A Mutation in a DNA Coding Region of a Protein

question 46

Multiple Choice

A mutation in a DNA coding region of a protein can cause

• A) a change in primary structure of the protein.
• B) a change in secondary structure of the protein.
• C) a change in tertiary structure of the protein.
• D) a change in quaternary structure of the protein.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

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