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Yolanda

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on: Jun 25, 2013
Why might a point mutation in DNA make a difference in the level of protein's activity?
A) It might result in a chromosomal translocation.
B) It might exchange one stop codon for another stop codon.
C) It might exchange one serine codon for a different serine codon.
D) It might substitute an amino acid in the active site.
E) It might substitute the N-terminus of the polypeptide for the C-terminus.


coco

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2013
It's D. Have a nice day!


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Reply #2 on: Jul 5, 2013
Thanks COCO :D


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