gene mutation & protein synthesis

Question 1

proteome

Answer 1

full range of different proteins a cell is able to produce.

Question 2

gene mutation

Answer 2

change in the base sequence of DNA

Question 3

suggest how gene mutation has no effect on an individual

Answer 3

genetic code is degenerate
the mutation might be an intron

Question 4

positive effect of gene mutation

Answer 4

results in increased reproductive success