This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Molecular Genetics, Subject name: Biochemistry
A mutation in the codon which causes a change in the coded amino acid, is known as: 
Select and explain. 
A. Mitogenesis, B. Somatic mutation, C. Mis-sense mutation, D. Recombination
C: Mis-sense mutation
Answer: C: Mis-sense mutation 
Explanation: Ans. C. Mis-sense mutation(Ref: Harper 31/e page 398)I. Silent MutationIf a mutation does not alter the polypeptide product of the gene.Also called Synonymous Mutation.II. Mis-sense mutationThe alteration in the nucleotide may result in the incorporation of a different amino acid.