Question

Explain how mutations can alter a DNA strand and ultimately a protein structure. Make sure to include point mutation, frameshift mutations, insertion, deletion, substitution, and silent mutations.

Answer 1

Answer:

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

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