Scientists develop a genetically modified plant species that has a nonfunctional protein. The protein is necessary for the plant to use nitrogen. The species has a single mutation in a gene. What does this tell us about the relationship between DNA and proteins? (1 point) Responses Changes in DNA can affect protein function. Changes in DNA can affect protein function. Proteins are not related to DNA. Proteins are not related to DNA. Nitrogen is vital for plant species survival. Nitrogen is vital for plant species survival. Mutations in DNA are always harmful to organisms. Mutations in DNA are always harmful to organisms.
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The correct response is: Changes in DNA can affect protein function.
This statement highlights the relationship between DNA and proteins, indicating that mutations in genes can lead to alterations in the proteins produced, which may impact the organism's ability to perform essential functions, such as utilizing nitrogen in this case.
