A mutation that is neither harmful nor beneficial is termed a
A)point mutation.
B)silent mutation.
C)deleterious mutation.
D)heterozygote advantage.

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A silent mutation is a type of point mutation that results in a nucleotide change in the DNA sequence but does not affect the amino acid sequence of the resulting protein. These mutations are neutral and do not cause any change in the organism's phenotype. Therefore, a mutation that is neither harmful nor beneficial is termed a silent mutation, also known as a synonymous mutation.

A Mutation That Is Neither Harmful nor Beneficial Is Termed