The Neutral-Mutation Hypothesis Does NOT Suggest That

question 11

Multiple Choice

The neutral-mutation hypothesis does NOT suggest that:

• A) the evolution of most genetic variation in a population is influenced by genetic drift.
• B) when natural selection is at work on protein variants, it will lead to little variation in the population.
• C) most molecular variation is adaptively neutral-for example, most protein variants are functionally equivalent.
• D) natural selection is still an important evolutionary force.
• E) genetic variation in a population is maintained mainly by natural selection.

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Definitions:

Photosynthesis

The method through which certain green plants and other entities utilize sunlight to create nutrients from carbon dioxide and water, with oxygen being emitted as an incidental product.

Gas Exchange

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Nutrient Absorption

The process by which substances such as vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients are taken up into the body, usually within the intestines.

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