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Some mutations, or changes in the sequence of DNA, do not have any effect on the characteristics of the organism. Why is this?(1 point)
Responses

The mutated sequence still codes for the same amino acid.
The mutated sequence still codes for the same amino acid.

The protein built from this mutated sequence is deactivated by the cell.
The protein built from this mutated sequence is deactivated by the cell.

The immune system repairs the mutated sequence during development.
The immune system repairs the mutated sequence during development.

The cell recognizes mutations and ignores them when expressing the gene.
The cell recognizes mutations and ignores them when expressing the gene.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The mutated sequence still codes for the same amino acid.

Explanation: Because the genetic code is degenerate, different codons can specify the same amino acid (a silent/synonymous mutation), so the protein sequence and function remain unchanged.