Mail and mobileme account

Because I am a Mobileme subscriber, a Mobileme account automatically shows in my Mail account. I therefore have a Mobileme inbox which is totally redundant, and I would prefer not to have.
I am assuming that I can delete simply Mobileme from Mail account, however I fear that I might do something untoward.
I only use Mobileme for syncing iCal between my computer and my iPhone, and I never use Mobileme for emails.
By deleting Mobileme from Mail account, will this affect Mobileme syncing my iCal?
JohnC

Many thanks McJaga
Just to be clear...to delete the Mobileme Account in Apple Mail I do the following:
Mail, then Preferences, then General and click on Mobileme Account and then hit "-" at bottom left hand of screen. That right?
JohnC

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