what can you say about point mutations that cause changes in the folded protein? the effect on the protein's structure

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ Point mutations can significantly affect the structure and function of a protein. ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ Point mutations: These are changes in a single nucleotide base in the DNA sequence. They can be classified into different types such as silent, missense, and nonsense mutations. ‖‖ b ⋮ Missense mutations: These result in the substitution of one amino acid for another in the protein sequence. This can lead to changes in the protein's folding and stability. ‖‖ c ⋮ Protein folding: The specific sequence of amino acids determines how a protein folds into its three-dimensional structure. A change in one amino acid can disrupt this folding, potentially leading to a non-functional protein. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Point mutations can alter the amino acid sequence of a protein, affecting its folding and function. ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ A point mutation that changes an amino acid in the protein sequence can disrupt the protein's normal folding, leading to a loss of function or gain of a new, potentially harmful function. ⚹◊How do point mutations affect the secondary structure of a folded protein?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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