Synonymous codons protect against mutation because
A) the encoded amino acid changes to a smaller one.
B) the encoded amino acid changes to a larger one.
C) the encoded amino acid does not change.
D) they are not nonsynonymous.
E) they cause dangerous mutations to be excised and repaired.

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Synonymous codons code for the same amino acid, so even if a mutation happens in the DNA sequence, it may still code for the same amino acid and not change the resulting protein. This protects against harmful mutations that may change the protein's structure or function.

Synonymous Codons Protect Against Mutation Because