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Which mutation type results in a change in a single amino acid in a protein?

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Which mutation type results in a change in a single amino acid in a protein?
  1. Silent mutation
  2. Nonsense mutation
  3. Missense mutation
  4. Frameshift mutation

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which mutation type results in a change in a single amino acid in a protein?
  • Step 1: Understand what a mutation is. A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence.
  • Step 2: Learn about different types of mutations. There are several types, including missense, nonsense, and silent mutations.
  • Step 3: Focus on missense mutations. A missense mutation is a specific type of mutation.
  • Step 4: Know that a missense mutation changes one amino acid in a protein. This happens because the DNA sequence is altered.
  • Step 5: Understand that changing one amino acid can affect how the protein works. This can change the protein's function.
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