Why do silent mutations not affect the protein that the gene encodes?

Silent mutations occur when the change of a single DNA nucleotide within a protein-coding portion of a gene does not affect the sequence of amino acids that make up the gene's protein. ... And when the amino acids of a protein stay the same, researchers believed, so do its structure and function.

one of the most common forms of pain or discomfort we feel during strenuous exercise is a burning sensation in our lungs or muscles that goes away shortly after we cease the activity. this is caused by a build-up of lactic acid.