Base Substitution Mutation Consequence

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What is a potential consequence of a base substitution mutation in a gene?

A

A change in the amino acid sequence of a polypeptide.
B

The insertion of an extra chromosome.
C

The deletion of a segment of DNA.
D

The formation of a new allele through crossing over.

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Consider how a single‑nucleotide change can alter a codon and therefore the amino acid it encodes.

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A change in the amino acid sequence of a polypeptide.

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