7.45 Mutations and Effects on Proteins and Traits
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A gene for SignalStop makes a protein that turns a cell signal OFF. A mutation changes one amino acid at the place where the protein attaches to the cell membrane. The rest of the protein, including the active site, is unchanged.

Which statement best predicts the effect of this mutation on protein function and the trait?