The mRNA codon CUU codes for the amino acid leucine (leu). A mutation leaves the codon as CUC, what type of mutation is this? A) Chromosomal B) Frameshift C) Insertion D) Silent

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The mRNA codon CUU codes for the amino acid leucine (leu). A mutation leaves the codon as CUC, what type of mutation is this?

A) Chromosomal

B) Frameshift

C) Insertion

D) Silent

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d because it id silent not frame insertion or chromodomal

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