Genetic Function
silent mutation
si·lent mu·ta·tion
Subclass of:
Mutation
Definitions related to silent mutation:
  • A change to a DNA SEQUENCE that doesn't change the AMINO ACID SEQUENCE of the protein made.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A point mutation occurring within the protein-coding region of a gene, and which codes for the same amino acid as expected.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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