Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
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Chapter 7 - Microbial Genetics - Self Quiz - Page 211: 15

Answer

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There would be no change in the amino acid at this position because, of the redundancy of the genetic code. Such point mutations are known as ‘‘silent mutations’’ because, although the genotype is different, the phenotype remains the same.
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