Question

A gene contains the base sequence GTA TAG. Give one example of a silent point mutation on this gene. Explain why it would be silent.

Answer 1

GTC. It would be silent because it does not have an effect on the amino acid sequence.

Step-by-step explanation:

GTC is the mutation. It does not change anything to the extent of affecting the amino acid sequence, therefore it is silent. It is best to write the answer exactly as written in the "answer section", to avoid mix-up or confusion.