This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, 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. Missense mutation, D. Recombination
C: Missense mutation
Answer: C: Missense mutation 
Explanation: Missense mutation causes change in codon so that it codes for a different amino acid.