Multiple Choice
What occurs in a missense mutation?
A) All of the amino acids beyond the mutation point are changed.
B) A nucleotide is added to the DNA.
C) A nucleotide is deleted from the DNA.
D) A single amino acid is substituted for another in a protein.
E) The protein is always completely nonfunctional.
Correct Answer:
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