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If a mutation in a gene does not result in a change in protein function, the resulting effect is most likely to be A.) Neutral B.) Beneficial C.) Harmful D.) None of the above
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If a mutation in a gene does not result in a change in protein function, the resulting effect is most likely to be

A.) Neutral

B.) Beneficial

C.) Harmful

D.) None of the above

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A.) neutral
If the protein structure does not change then the function will not be affected either. The resulting effect is neutral because the shape and function was not altered.
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