What Would Result If a Leech Had a Mutation Causing

question 12

Multiple Choice

What would result if a leech had a mutation causing it to secrete low levels of anticoagulants?

• A)The pain of the leech bite would cause the leech to be detected.
• B)The leech would have a hard time locating appropriate hosts.
• C)The blood would stop flowing after a short time.
• D)The leech would have a hard time remaining attached to its host.

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