If the mutation has a negligible effect on the function of a gene, it is known as a ____________

If the mutation has a negligible effect on the function of a gene, it is known as a ____________ Correct Answer Silent mutation

Mutations can involve the replacement of one base pair with another (substitution mutation) or the addition or deletion of one or more base pairs (insertion or deletion mutations).
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