If a mutation causes a permanent change in the DNA sequence, how is it that most mutations are "silent" mutations?

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Koen Park

Biology

3 October, 21:18

If a mutation causes a permanent change in the DNA sequence, how is it that most mutations are "silent" mutations?

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Arely Glover · Answer 1

(look at the explanation below)

Explanation:

A mutation is a change that occurs in our DNA sequence, either due to mistakes when the DNA is copied or as the result of environmental factors such as UV light and cigarette smoke. Mutations can occur during DNA replication if errors are made and not corrected in time.