Synonymous Mutations Are Found Much More Frequently Than Nonsynonymous Mutations

question 36

Multiple Choice

Synonymous mutations are found much more frequently than nonsynonymous mutations because

• A)mutations do not occur randomly
• B)the genetic code is redundant.
• C)of genetic drift.
• D)there is a selective advantage in looking like another species.
• E)changes in the amino acid sequence of proteins are likely to be harmful.

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