When Considering Synonymous and Nonsynonymous Mutations Within a Population,which of the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

When considering synonymous and nonsynonymous mutations within a population,which of the following is TRUE?

• A)Nonsynonymous mutations will often be removed by purifying selection.
• B)Synonymous mutations will often be removed by purifying selection.
• C)The two types of mutations are not distinguished by purifying selection.
• D)Only nonsynonymous mutations are known to occur.
• E)Only synonymous mutations are known to occur.

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