Synonymous Codons Protect Against Mutation Because

question 57

Multiple Choice

Synonymous codons protect against mutation because

• A) the encoded amino acid changes to a smaller one.
• B) the encoded amino acid changes to a larger one.
• C) the encoded amino acid does not change.
• D) they are not nonsynonymous.
• E) they cause dangerous mutations to be excised and repaired.

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