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    Question

    Alteration of amino acids in sequence without altering protein function is called as 

    A Non sense genetic mutation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Silent genetic mutation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Frameshift mutation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Monosomic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Trisomic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Silent genetic mutation - change a codon to one that encodes the same amino acid and causes no change in the protein produced. These are called silent mutations.

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