Many mutations can be harmful. A mutation that causes a protein not to fold correctly or a specific protein not be produced can cause a cell's growth cycle to spin out of control causing cancer. However, some mutations can be beneficial. Give a specific example of a mutation that is beneficial, and a general explanation of how it is so.

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Leroy Watts

Biology

26 July, 22:50

Many mutations can be harmful. A mutation that causes a protein not to fold correctly or a specific protein not be produced can cause a cell's growth cycle to spin out of control causing cancer. However, some mutations can be beneficial. Give a specific example of a mutation that is beneficial, and a general explanation of how it is so.

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Alessandro Ramirez · Answer 1

Answer: Apolipoprotein Al-milano (Apo Aim)

Explanation: Apo Aim is a mutant version of the protein Apolipoprotein Al or Apo al, this mutant protein Apo Aim is more effective than Apo Al at removing cholesterol from cell and desolving arterial plaque and also functions as anti oxidants.