D | Question 43 2 pts The genetic code is read in groups of three (3) nucleotide

Question

D | Question 43 2 pts The genetic code is read in groups of three (3) nucleotides called codons. Some mutations are called silent because they have no effect on the phenotype. How is that possible? O Since there was a mutation in one of the codons, that gene will not be expressed O It is not possible, mutations are always expressed and always have an effect O The mutation changed the codon but the new codon codes for the same amino acid O The ribosome knows there was a mutation and will put the correct amino acid in place

Explanation / Answer

Answere : The correct option is "The mutation changed the codon but the new codon codes for same amino acid" i.e. A silent mutation is a mutation that changes a base pair in a gene, but the altered codon in mRNA specifies the same amino acid in the protein. The protein retain its wild-type function. Silent mutation mostly occur at third wobble postion.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse D
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.