Question

A mutation occurs at the midpoint of a gene, altering all amino acids encoded after the point of mutation. which mutation could have produced this change?

Answer 1

A. Correct – silent mutations change the genetic code of the DNA, but do not result in changes to the protein function. Therefore, the phenotype of the organism is not affected. A mutation occurs at the midpoint of a gene, altering all amino acids encoded after the point of mutation.