Various mutations can occur in the hemoglobin molecule resulting in the generation of very diverse mutants.What does the generation of this diversity indicate?
A)that any amino acid that is changed in the sequence is relatively important
B)that any amino acid that is changed in the sequence is lethal to the organism
C)that a specific amino acid changed in the sequence can drastically the function of the protein
D)that any amino acid change will have the same effect on the protein function

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The generation of diverse mutants indicates that a specific amino acid changed in the sequence can drastically affect the function of the protein. Different mutations can cause different effects, such as altering the ability of hemoglobin to bind to oxygen or causing it to form abnormal structures. It does not necessarily mean that any amino acid change is relatively important or lethal, and the effects of mutations can vary widely.

Various Mutations Can Occur in the Hemoglobin Molecule Resulting in the Generation