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"A point mutation in the relevant DNA sequence causes an amino acid replacement, which is a switch from one amino acid to another in a protein. When there are one or more amino acid changes, then the entire protein will go dysfunctional. The best example of this condition is sickle cell anemia and Huntington's disease" in Summary.

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A point mutation in DNA can cause an amino acid replacement, which can lead to a dysfunctional protein. Sickle cell anemia and Huntington's disease are examples of conditions caused by one or more amino acid changes in a protein.

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