A substitution mutation that does not alter the amino acid sequence is called:
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Correct answer: Silent mutation
Silent mutations change a codon without changing the amino acid due to redundancy in the genetic code. Protein function usually remains unaffected.
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More Mutations: Types and Causes questions
- Which mutation results in the formation of a premature stop codon?
- Frameshift mutations are typically caused by:
- Which of the following is a chromosomal structural mutation?
- Which agent is considered a physical mutagen?
- Chemical mutagens such as base analogs cause mutations by:
- Which mutation alters a codon so that it codes for a different amino acid?