A single base mutation in a gene may not ‘always’ result in loss or gain of function. Do

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A single base mutation in a gene may not ‘always’ result in loss or gain of function. Do

A single base mutation in a gene may not ‘always’ result in loss or gainof function. Do you think the statement is correct? Defend your answer.

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

The statement is correct. Because of degeneracy of codons, mutations at third base of codon, usually does not result into any change in phenotype. This is called silent mutations.

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