A silent mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that alters the amino acid sequence of the encoded protein but does not change its function
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: A silent mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that does not change the amino acid sequence of the protein due to the redundancy of the genetic code.
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A. Caudata B. anuran C. salamander D. Gymnopiona E. amniote
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methanogens produce?
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