Which gene mutation is least likely to impact the protein?
A) A conservative substitution
B) A non-conservative substitution
C) An amino acid deletion
D) An amino acid insertion
E) All mutations will have the same impact.

Question

Which gene mutation is least likely to impact the protein?  
A) A conservative substitution
B) A non-conservative substitution
C) An amino acid deletion
D) An amino acid insertion
E) All mutations will have the same impact.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A conservative substitution involves replacing one amino acid with another that has similar properties, such as replacing a polar amino acid with another polar amino acid. This is less likely to impact the protein structure and function compared to a non-conservative substitution, amino acid deletion, or insertion.

Which Gene Mutation Is Least Likely to Impact the Protein