Science, asked by zacharyzimmermann, 11 months ago

Which characteristic of a protein may change during a DNA mutation?

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Answered by poojasingh24310

What do you think of when you hear the word 'mutation'? Do you think of a vile, three-headed monster from ancient mythology? Do you think of fantastic animals with magical powers? Or, do more realistic images come to your mind? It may be entertaining to think about all the wild mutations out there. But, the truth is that most mutations are not that extreme. In biology, a mutation is any change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA. Some mutations affect large sections of DNA, and others only affect certain points along the DNA strand. These small, specific mutations are called point mutations.

We've talked before about the different kinds of point mutations. Some are base substitutions, in which a single nitrogenous base is replaced by a different one. Other point mutations are insertions and deletions. We know all about the changes that occur in point mutations. But, so what? They're just tiny alterations to a DNA strand. How can that have a significant effect on a living creature?

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Answered by skyfall63

Sequence of amino acids by the ribosome are the characteristic of a protein may change during a DNA mutation.

Explanation:

Point mutations can cause significant changes to an organism if they alter the way a protein functions. A mutation in DNA changes the mRNA, which in turn will change the amino acid chain. A replacement of a base may have three different effects on an organism.

If there is a mutation in the structure of DNA, one of the key factors that could happen when the proteins change shape, this produces a new pattern for organizing nucleotides in the nuclei of the cells, creating bad cells that will tend to multiply, replacing healthy cells and creating tumors.