Which of the Following Mutations Would Increase Evolutionary Fitness

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mutations would increase evolutionary fitness?

• A) One that increases the frequency of successful reproduction
• B) One that increases the life span of the organism
• C) One that removes other alleles from the population
• D) One that attracts more potential mates without increasing the frequency of reproduction
• E) One that increases the birth weight of offspring while decreasing the number of offspring

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Definitions:

Essential Amino Acid

An amino acid that cannot be synthesized by the organism and must be obtained from the diet.

Diet

The combination of foods and beverages consumed by an individual, which can influence health and wellness.

Emulsify Fats

The process of breaking down fats into smaller droplets, typically by the action of bile, to aid in digestion.

Bile

A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, which helps in the digestion of fats.