In a mutation,
a. the new codon may specify a different amino
acid but may not change the function of the new
protein produced.
b. the new codon may specify the same amino acid
as the old codon.
c. the new codon and resulting amino acid may
destroy the function of the protein specified.
d. the new codon may specify no amino acid.
e. all of these may be true.
Answer: e
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