Question

A point mutation is shown in the mutated DNA sequence below. Will this mutation affect the

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Yes, because an amino acid change has occurred.

Explanation:

The sequence given states that the codon CCG is changed to CAG. According to the codon table (attached), CCG codes for proline whereas CAG codes for Glutamine. Therefore, change in mutation has resulted into the change in amino acid. This would lead to the formation of a different protein.