Question

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

(a) Silent mutation

(b) Frame shift mutation

(c) Substitution mutation

(d) Insertion mutation

I had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Asked question is from DNA Repair in portion DNA, RNA and Protein Metabolism of Biochemistry

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Silent mutation

To explain: 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).