Question

A point mutation occurs on a gene that changes just one nitrogen base.

This mutation ends up changing the codon but not changing the amino acid sequence. What would we call this type of mutation?

Question 29 options:

Silent mutation


Nonsense mutation


Missense mutation


Chromosomal mutation

Question 30 (1 point)
Somatic mutations are often considered more significant than germline mutations because they will be inherited by every other cell in your body.

Question 30 options:
True
False

Answer 1

**Question 29:** A point mutation that changes a codon but does not change the amino acid sequence is referred to as a **Silent mutation**. This is because the mutation does not have any effect on the overall protein produced.

**Answer:** Silent mutation

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**Question 30:** Somatic mutations occur in non-reproductive cells and are not passed on to offspring, while germline mutations occur in germ cells and can be inherited. Therefore, somatic mutations are not considered more significant than germline mutations in terms of inheritance.

**Answer:** False