Asked by Void<3

What would be the result of a cytosine base being substituted for a thymine base in a DNA segment during DNA replication?(1 point)
Responses

The sequence could code for the wrong amino acid during translation.
The sequence could code for the wrong amino acid during translation.
The cytosine base would pair with adenine when the DNA was replicated.
The cytosine base would pair with adenine when the DNA was replicated.
The entire segment of DNA would be affected.
The entire segment of DNA would be affected.
There would be no effect on the DNA.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The sequence could code for the wrong amino acid during translation.

Explanation: Replacing a T (which pairs with A) with a C (which pairs with G) is a point mutation that can change the codon and thus may alter the encoded amino acid (though sometimes the change is silent).