A point mutation results in the incorporation of a new amino acid in a protein. Which structure(s) would most likely result?

A) an incomplete protein that still functions normally
B) an altered protein, which could result in a genetic disease
C) two proteins produced instead of one
D) a protein with no change in function


B

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