Which of the Following Statements About Synonymous Mutations Is True

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about synonymous mutations is true?

• A) They change the amino acid composition of the protein.
• B) They can occur because of the redundancy of the genetic code.
• C) They will affect the structure of the protein.
• D) They will likely change the activity of the protein.
• E) They will likely be lethal.

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