A point mutation changes a codon from 5′ UGG 3′ to 5′ UGU 3’…
A point mutation changes a codon from 5′ UGG 3′ to 5′ UGU 3′. This changes the amino acid from tryptophan (which is nonpolar) to cysteine (which is polar). What is the most likely impact of this mutation on the protein’s structure and function?