Synonymous changes that arise within coding sequences of genes
A) occur more frequently than nonsynonymous changes.
B) are usually detrimental to fitness.
C) generally have no effect on the phenotype.
D) may be eliminated by natural selection.
E) Both B and C are correct.

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Synonymous changes, also known as silent mutations, do not alter the amino acid sequence of the protein and generally have no effect on the phenotype.

Synonymous Changes That Arise Within Coding Sequences of Genes