A Mutation in a Gene Produces the Identical Protein to the Original

question 35

Multiple Choice

A mutation in a gene produces the identical protein to the original gene and,therefore,an identical trait.Will evolution act upon this mutation?

• A) No, because evolution acts upon phenotypes.
• B) Yes, because evolution acts upon phenotypes.
• C) Yes, because mutations do contribute to evolution.
• D) No, because mutations do not contribute to evolution.

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