Chapter 17, Problem 43FB

Summary Introduction

To review:

The given black space in the statement, “A base change that has no discernible effect is called a _______ mutation.”

Introduction:

Any change that takes place in the genomic content of an individual is known as a mutation. When such mutation occurs at a single base pair, it is known as a point mutation. The point mutations can be classified into silent, nonsense, and missense mutation.