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Which of the following best describes the effect of a neutral point mutation on the synthesized protein?
Which of the following best describes the effect of a neutral point mutation on the synthesized protein?
- The properties of the synthesized protein will significantly change due to the similarity of the amino acids involved.
- The properties of the synthesized protein will change regardless of the similarity of the amino acids involved.
- The properties of the synthesized protein will remain unchanged as a result of the mRNA alteration.
- The properties of the synthesized protein will likely remain unchanged due to the similarity of the amino acids involved. (correct)
Why is a neutral point mutation considered to have a minimal effect on the synthesized protein?
Why is a neutral point mutation considered to have a minimal effect on the synthesized protein?
- The presence of similar amino acids ensures that the protein properties remain largely unaffected. (correct)
- The mRNA translation process corrects for any base pair changes, preserving protein characteristics.
- The altered mRNA structure compensates for the change in base pair, maintaining protein properties.
- The DNA repair mechanisms offset the impact of point mutations on protein properties.
What is the primary reason for considering a point mutation as neutral?
What is the primary reason for considering a point mutation as neutral?
- It often results in the incorporation of structurally and functionally similar amino acids. (correct)
- It commonly occurs in non-coding regions, thus having no impact on protein synthesis.
- It causes a significant shift in the genetic code, leading to altered protein properties.
- It leads to a complete alteration in the mRNA sequence, resulting in protein property changes.
What distinguishes a neutral point mutation from other types of point mutations with regard to protein synthesis?
What distinguishes a neutral point mutation from other types of point mutations with regard to protein synthesis?
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