What are possible consequences of point mutations

1. silent mutation

2. non sense mutation

3. missense mutation

Explanation:

1. in a silent mutation, the substituted base will code for another codon that will get translated to the same amnio acid

2. in a non sense mutation, the substituted base will code for a STOP codon that would cause the production of a faulty, usually non functional protein, missing some amnio acids.

3. in a missense mutation, the substituted codon codes for a different amino acid and this can have a small to great effect on the product protein based on its function. eg: sickle cell anemia where you've substituted a polar amino acid with a non polar one, thus causing severe consequences

surface mining destroys mountain tops, landscapes, forests and wildlife habitats. on top of that, it leads to soil erosion and destruction of agricultural land. the landscape changes can also disrupt river channels and streams, which leads to flooding. which, can destroy plant life and other animals as well.

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