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How can changes in the structure of DNA affect its protein-building function?

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The DNA structure is modified by the replacement of DNA base by amino acid. Thus, the protein formation process by amino acids also gets affected.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The sequence of DNA bases determines the DNA structure.
  • The change in the coding of DNA bases due to amino acids results in a change of both the number of bases and amino acids in the gene which may alter the protein building.
  • These changes may occur in different ways such as addition, deletion or substitution of DNA base with an amino acid.
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