If a mutation in a gene does not result in a change in protein function, the resulting effect is most likely to be

A.) Neutral

B.) Beneficial

C.) Harmful

D.) None of the above

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Madeleine

Biology

29 October, 23:50

If a mutation in a gene does not result in a change in protein function, the resulting effect is most likely to be

A.) Neutral

B.) Beneficial

C.) Harmful

D.) None of the above

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Sean · Answer 1

A.) neutral

If the protein structure does not change then the function will not be affected either. The resulting effect is neutral because the shape and function was not altered.

If a mutation in a gene does not result in a change in protein function, the resulting effect is most likely to beA.) NeutralB.) BeneficialC.) HarmfulD.) None of the above

If a mutation in a gene does not result in a change in protein function, the resulting effect is most likely to be

A.) Neutral

B.) Beneficial

C.) Harmful

D.) None of the above