Question

Which best describes a silent mutation?(1 point) Responses A mutation that has no effect on the protein A mutation that has no effect on the protein A mutation that creates a new protein A mutation that creates a new protein A mutation that damages chromosomes A mutation that damages chromosomes A mutation that stops protein production

Answer 1

A silent mutation is best described as **"A mutation that has no effect on the protein."** Silent mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that do not alter the amino acid sequence of the protein produced.