Mutations in DNA can influence the cell's ability to produce a functional _____.
A)essential amino acid
B)non-essential amino acid
C)protein
D)dispensable amino acid

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Mutations in DNA can affect the code for protein synthesis, resulting in a change in the amino acid sequence or a truncated protein, which can lead to a non-functional protein. Mutations in DNA do not usually affect the production of essential or non-essential amino acids since they are produced via biochemical pathways that do not involve protein synthesis. The term "dispensable amino acid" refers to amino acids that can be synthesized by the body and are not considered essential.

Mutations in DNA Can Influence the Cell's Ability to Produce