A Silent Mutation Is More Likely to Occur as a Result

question 2

Multiple Choice

A silent mutation is more likely to occur as a result of

• A) a frameshift mutation.
• B) a point mutation that does not change the amino acid encoded within the gene.
• C) the movement of a transposon into an exon.
• D) a point mutation that alters the amino acid encoded within the gene.
• E) a large dose of radiation.

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Definitions:

Modified

Changed or altered from its original form or function, often through natural processes, human intervention, or technological means.

Trichomes

Small hair-like outgrowths from the epidermis of plants, serving various functions such as reducing water loss and providing protection against predators.

Specialized Stems

Stems that perform functions other than support and conduction, including storage, reproduction, and photosynthesis, such as rhizomes, tubers, and cacti.

Tendrils

Thin, spirally coiling structures that extend from the stems or leaves of climbing plants and serve as means for grasping and support.