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A change in a single base in the DNA sequence can lead to a dysfunctional protein mainly because:.
- A.It causes the DNA to become unstable and break down.
- B.It prevents the ribosome from attaching to the mRNA molecule.
- C.It can alter the amino acid sequence, thereby changing the protein's specific three-dimensional shape.
- D.It makes the protein dissolve in the cytoplasm.
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