A mutation in a gene produces the identical protein to the original gene and,therefore,an identical trait.Will evolution act upon this mutation?

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Evolution acts upon phenotypes, which are the observable characteristics or traits of an organism. Since the mutation produces an identical protein and therefore an identical trait, there is no change in the phenotype. Consequently, this specific mutation would not be subject to evolutionary pressures or selection because it does not affect the organism's fitness or reproductive success.

A Mutation in a Gene Produces the Identical Protein to the Original