What is a point mutation?
A. A change in the shape of a protein
B. A change in the order of nucleotides
C. A change in the order of amino acids
D. A change in a single nucleotide

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What is a point mutation? 
A. A change in the shape of a protein 
B. A change in the order of nucleotides 
C. A change in the order of amino acids 
D. A change in a single nucleotide

GinnyAnswer · Answer

A point mutation is a genetic mutation that involves a change in a single nucleotide within the DNA sequence. It can lead to various effects, including changes in the sequence of amino acids in proteins. The correct answer to the question is a change in a single nucleotide. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

What is a point mutation? A. A change in the shape of a protein B. A change in the order of nucleotides C. A change in the order of amino acids D. A change in a single nucleotide

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What is a point mutation?
A. A change in the shape of a protein
B. A change in the order of nucleotides
C. A change in the order of amino acids
D. A change in a single nucleotide