What type of mutation is shown above? 1. Substitution 2.Insertion 3. Deletion 4. Silent (substitution)

Dhanush Bala asked Oct 25, 2023

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What type of mutation is shown above?

1. Substitution
2.Insertion
3. Deletion
4. Silent (substitution)

Dhanush Bala asked Oct 25, 2023

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Answer:

Silent (substitution)

Step-by-step explanation:

The adenine mutated to thymine, but that did not affect the amino acid produced. This qualifies as a silent substitution.

Stephen Quan answered Oct 31, 2023

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