Why can the deletion of a single nitrogen base in DNA due to a mutation be harmful to an organism?

A) Deletion causes chromosomes to join the wrong chromosome.

B) Nearly every amino acid in the protein will change after the deletion of a base.

C) Deletion causes a gamete to have an extra chromosome.

D) Such a mutation causes one chromosome to break off or become fragile.

Question

14 February, 15:24

+3

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Eli Kline · Answer 1

B) Nearly every amino acid in the protein will change after the deletion of a base.