The Human Genome Project is a multinational project that reported complete identification of more than 20,000 genes in human DNA. Growing understanding has associated "normal" and naturally variable versions of the genes, producing specific proteins for human health and cell functions. Numerous mutated versions of the genes have been associated with particular human health problems and disease, due to the types of cells where mutations occur, the specific genes affected, and the type and extent of mutation. In these cases, the structure and function of proteins is ultimately impacted. Examine these examples to apply your knowledge of mutations to the descriptions provided.
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In a silent mutation, the mutation occurs in a codon (DNA sequence of three nucleotides) but does not result in a change in the amino acid specified. This is because of the degenerate nature of the genetic code, where different codons can code for the same amino acid. Thus, the protein produced by the mutated gene is not affected by the mutation.

The Human Genome Project Is a Multinational Project That Reported