Question

What are possible consequences of point mutations

Answer 1

Answer:

1. silent mutation

2. non sense mutation

3. missense mutation

Explanation:

1. in a silent mutation, the substituted base will code for another codon that will get translated to the same amnio acid

2. in a non sense mutation, the substituted base will code for a STOP codon that would cause the production of a faulty, usually non functional protein, missing some amnio acids.

3. in a missense mutation, the substituted codon codes for a different amino acid and this can have a small to great effect on the product protein based on its function. eg: sickle cell anemia where you've substituted a polar amino acid with a non polar one, thus causing severe consequences