How does a mutation lead to a non-functional enzyme?

Chanege in base sequence= change in sequence of triplet codes= change in sequence of amino acids= change in primary structure= change in hydrogen/ionic/disulfide bonds= change in tertiary structure= change in active site shape= substrate no longer complementary= can no longer form an enzyme substrate complex.

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