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A genetic mutation resulted in a change in thesequence of amino acids of a protein, but thefunction of the protein was not changed. Whichstatement best describes the genetic mutation?A. It was a silent mutation that caused a change in the DNA of the organism.B. It was a silent mutation that caused a change in the phenotype of the organism.C. It was a nonsense mutation that caused a change in the DNA of the organism.D. It was a nonsense mutation that caused a change in the phenotype of the organism.
DNA Sequences Original DNA Sequence TAC CGC AAC GTT AGC CCC ACT MuttationAnimal’s DNA Sequence TAC CGC AAA GTT AGC CCC ACT
On a piece of lined paper: • Original DNA Sequence: mRNA: Amino Acid: • Muttation DNA Sequence: mRNA: Amino Acid:
Muttation Description • The MISSENSE mutation changed the Leucine amino acid to a Phenylalanine amino acid. This created a protein that made the guinea pig stronger. He can now lift 100 lbs without breaking a sweat. He can throw rocks, sticks, or anything that he can find on the ground. He is not able to climb, so he can only use objects from the ground. He would be the best muttation for the Hunger Games because the competitors would not suspect his super-guinea pig strength.