SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of molecule experiences a change in its structure because of the point mutation?
A
an ATP molecule
B
the DNA molecule
C
an RNA molecule
D
a protein molecule
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The protein may lose its function, which can result in a disease in the organism. For example, sickle-cell disease is caused by a single point mutation (a missense mutation) in the beta-hemoglobin gene that converts a GAG codon into GUG, which encodes the amino acid valine rather than glutamic acid.

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