Can a mutation affect a protein's primary structure? Why or why not? Group of answer choices

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Can a mutation affect a protein's primary structure? Why or why not?
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yes, a mutation could change a codon, which could change an amino acid
yes, a mutation could change a fatty acid, which could change a glyceride
no, a mutation will only affect DNA
no, a mutation can affect protein secondary structure but not primary
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