Question

When mutation occurs in a DNA, it can produce proteins that are different from the usual ones formed by that DNA, resulting in altered traits. (1 point)

( ) lipoproteins

( ) lipids

() proteins

( ) carbohydrates

Answer 1

( ) lipoproteins

( ) lipids

(X) proteins

( ) carbohydrates

Explanation: A DNA mutation changes the nucleotide sequence, which can alter the mRNA and thus the amino acid sequence of the resulting protein, producing a different protein and potentially altered traits.