synonymous mutation

Why Are Synonymous Mutations Considered "Silent"?

These mutations are termed "silent" because they do not alter the primary structure of the protein. The cellular machinery interprets the modified codon as coding for the same amino acid, thus maintaining the protein's function and structure.

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