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A single base mutation in a gene may not ‘always’ result in loss or gainof function. Do you think the statement is correct? Defend your answer.

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The statement is correct. Because of degeneracy of codons, mutations at third base of codon, usually does not result into any change in phenotype. This is called silent mutations.

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