A Point Mutation That Does Not Result in a Change

question 25

Multiple Choice

A point mutation that does not result in a change to the amino acid coded for is said to be a:

• A) spontaneous mutation.
• B) synonymous mutation.
• C) selective mutation.
• D) stabilizing mutation.

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