What does one call a mutation that occurs in a DNA sequence, but leaves the resulting amino acid sequence unchanged?

What will be an ideal response?


synonymous or silent mutation

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The process of synthesizing DNA from RNA is called:

A. reverse transcription. B. transcription. C. translation. D. replication.

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In streams and rivers, most of the microbial biomass is ________.

A. metabolically inactive B. floating on the surface C. buried in bottom sediments D. attached to surfaces

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What technique allows an investigation of the microheterogeneity of a membrane so that one can see localized differences in different parts of the membrane?

a) circular dichroism b) tasty-freeze replication c) freeze-fracture replication d) X-ray crystallography e) freeze-denture replication

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Explain how structures within the saccule would respond to descending in an elevator from the fifteenth floor to the third floor?

What will be an ideal response?

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