Which Mutation Would Most Likely Be Selected Against During Evolution

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which mutation would most likely be selected against during evolution?

• A) a mutation in a noncoding region of a gene
• B) a mutation in a coding region of a gene
• C) a mutation in a noncoding promoter region
• D) a mutation in a short tandem repeat region
• E) a neutral mutation

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Definitions:

Distinctiveness

A principle in social psychology that explains how individuals highlight and perceive the unique features of a person or an object in comparison to others.

Kelley's Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior based on observed evidence and situational factors.

Low Distinctiveness

A concept in attribution theory where an individual's behavior is similar across different situations, leading to internal attributions about the person's characteristics.

Kelley's Covariation

A model that suggests an individual's behavior is explained by situational factors or the individual's disposition, based on consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus.