Missense Mutations – Flashcards

Code for a different amino acid. A missense mutation changes a codon so that a different protein is created, a non-synonymous change.

Result in an amino acid change. However, the properties of the amino acid remain the same (e.g., hydrophobic, hydrophilic, etc). At times, a change to one amino acid in the protein is not detrimental to the organism as a whole. Most proteins can withstand one or two point mutations before their functioning changes.

Result in an amino acid change that has different properties than the wild type. The protein may lose its function, which can result in a disease in the organism.

Result in an amino acid change that has different properties than the wild type. The protein may lose its function, which can result in a disease in the organism.

Code for the same amino acid. A silent mutation has no effect on the functioning of the genome. A single nucleotide can change, but the new codon specifies the same amino acid, resulting in an unmutated codon.

Code for the same amino acid. A silent mutation has no effect on the functioning of the genome. A single nucleotide can change, but the new codon specifies the same amino acid, resulting in an unmutated codon.

Code for the same amino acid. A silent mutation has no effect on the functioning of the genome. A single nucleotide can change, but the new codon specifies the same amino acid, resulting in an unmutated codon.