Mutations - GED Science

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What type of mutation is the least dangerous to an organism?

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There are a variety of mutations that can affect how a protein product is made in the body. Of the options listed, a silent mutation is the only type that does not change the final protein product. In a silent mutation, the DNA sequence is changed, but the amino acid product remains the same. Because there is no change in functionality, a silent mutation cannot harm the organism.

All of the other types of mutations listed will change what the final protein looks like, and can affect the organism in a negative way.

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