Question

A mutation occurs in a sequence of DNA. How could the DNA mutation affect the protein produced?

A.
The protein would cause other proteins to mutate.
B.
The structure of the protein could be changed.
C.
The mutation could change every protein in the cell.
D.
The chromosomes in the protein could be changed.

Answer 1

Answer: B

Explanation: Mutations cause changes in mRNA that codes for amino acid chains that become proteins. A change in the amino acid change can mess up protein folding and cause a change the structure.