AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
A silent mutation changes the DNA sequence but not the protein because
A.the new codon still specifies the same amino acid
B.translation stops early
C.the mutation is repaired before expression
D.ribosomes ignore the change
Explanation
Core Concept
Codon redundancy lets a base change fall within a synonymous codon, leaving the polypeptide identical.
Correct Answer
Athe new codon still specifies the same amino acid
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