Question

If one amino acid in a protein sequence is changed, what could happen?

Answer 1

normal bodily functions can change

Answer 2

It could potentially code for a defective protein, which could harm the body or perform an unwanted action. This can also change the structure of the protein. For example, it can change the structure from being tertiary to secondary structure. This means that it may not be able to perform the same functions, which is not good. Many mutations, such as a changed amino acid in a sequence may or may not harm the body or its functions. It might be important to note that most mutations that occur in the human genome are not phenotypically recognized.