Question

How do mutations affect the cell

Answer 1

Generally, DNA Polymerase will correct the mutation before it inhibits the cell. By changing a gene’s instructions for making a protein, a mutation can cause the protein to malfunction or to be missing entirely. When a mutation alters a protein that plays a critical role in the body, it can disrupt normal development or cause a medical condition. A condition caused by mutations in one or more genes is called a genetic disorder.