Substitution of one base pair for another in the coding region of a gene can result in a ____ mutation where the
changed codon still specifies the same amino acid.
a. missense
b. chromosomal
c. frameshift
d. silent
e. nonsense
ANSWER: d
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____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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