Question #6425192Single Choice

Biology

Question

In a hypothetical organism, a mutation in the gene encoding aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase results in the incorrect attachment of amino acids to tRNA molecules. What is the most likely outcome?

Options

Transcription is halted, preventing RNA synthesis.

Incorrect amino acids are incorporated into proteins, altering their function.

Ribosomes fail to bind to mRNA, stopping translation.

DNA replication errors accumulate due to faulty enzymes.

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