Which of the following point mutations is unlikely to change a protein's ability to function? (Select all that apply.) 1. one that occurs in a noncoding region of DNA 2. one that creates a new codon code for the same amino acid as the original codon 3. one that occurs in somatic cells 4. one that creates a new codon that codes for an amino acid of the same size as that coded for by the original codon 5. one that occurs in germ cells
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A point mutation in a noncoding region of DNA is unlikely to change a protein's ability to function because it does not directly affect the protein-coding sequence. So, this option is correct. Show more…
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