Question

Name the type of mutation that does not affect protein synthesis.

Answer 1

The type of mutation that does not affect protein synthesis is called a silent mutation. This occurs when a change in the nucleotide sequence results in a codon that still codes for the same amino acid due to the degeneracy of the genetic code. Hence, despite the mutation, the amino acid sequence in the protein remains unchanged, and the protein function is not affected. Silent mutations are a subtype of substitution mutations where one base is replaced but does not alter the protein structure.