Which of the Following Is Not True Concerning Silent Mutations

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true concerning silent mutations?

• A) Silent mutations refer to base sequence differences that do not change the amino acid coded for
• B) Only changes in base sequence that lead to a different amino acid can have an effect on the organism
• C) Changes in the sequence of an exonic splicing enhancers can lead faulty removal of introns
• D) Silent mutations in a gene for pain tolerance has been correlated with human differences in perception of pain

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Definitions:

Haploid

A term referring to a cell that contains a single set of chromosomes, typical of gametes.

Gametophyte Generation

The n, gamete-producing stage in the life cycle of a plant. Compare with Sporophyte Generation.

Mitosis

A process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell, crucial for growth and repair in organisms.

Biochemical Traits

Characteristics at the molecular level, involving chemical processes and substances which occur within living organisms.