What Is the Effect of a Silent Mutation on DNA

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of a silent mutation on DNA?

• A)It is harmful to the host.
• B)It accumulates additional mutations more quickly than unaffected DNA.
• C)It improves certain functions of the DNA.
• D)It has no effect on the DNA.

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