A mutation takes place in a protein-coding gene that changes one codon resulting in a single amino acid replacement. Which type of replacement is MOST likely to result in a disruption of protein structure and function?
A)basic amino acid to polar amino acid
B)hydrophilic amino acid to polar amino acid
C)polar amino acid to acidic amino acid
D)polar amino acid to basic amino acid
E)hydrophobic amino acid to hydrophilic amino acid

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The Answer of A mutation takes place in a protein-coding gene that changes one codon resulting in a single amino acid replacement. Which type of replacement is MOST likely to result in a disruption of protein structure and function?
A)basic amino acid to polar amino acid
B)hydrophilic amino acid to polar amino acid
C)polar amino acid to acidic amino acid
D)polar amino acid to basic amino acid
E)hydrophobic amino acid to hydrophilic amino acid

A Mutation Takes Place in a Protein-Coding Gene That Changes