A nonsynonymous mutation is also called a _______ mutation.
A) silent
B) missense
C) disruptive
D) neutral
E) beneficial

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A nonsynonymous mutation is a mutation that results in a different amino acid being incorporated into the protein. A missense mutation is a type of nonsynonymous mutation where a different amino acid is incorporated due to a change in the DNA sequence, resulting in a different codon being read by the ribosome during translation. Silent mutations do not result in a change in the amino acid sequence. Disruptive mutations can refer to any type of mutation that disrupts the normal function of a protein. Neutral mutations have no effect on the function of a protein. Beneficial mutations enhance the function or fitness of an organism.

A Nonsynonymous Mutation Is Also Called a _______ Mutation