Which Type of Mutation Is Likely to Be Associated with a Milder

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which type of mutation is likely to be associated with a milder osteogenesis imperfecta phenotype?

• A) Missense mutation for glycine in pro\(\alpha\)₁(1) chain
• B) Missense mutation for glycine in pro\(\alpha\)₁ (1)) chain
• C) Missense mutation in either chain disrupting rate of \(\alpha\) helix formation
• D) Mutation affecting posttranslational modification of collagen
• E) Null mutation for pro\(\alpha\)₁(1) chain

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Definitions:

Island

A landmass smaller than a continent and entirely surrounded by water.

Succession

The process by which the structure of a biological community evolves over time, involving species replacements and shifts in ecosystem composition.

Character Displacement

Character displacement is an evolutionary phenomenon where species that compete for the same resources develop distinct traits or behaviors, reducing overlap in their ecological niches.

Competitive Exclusion

A principle stating that two species competing for the same limited resources cannot coexist at constant population values, if other ecological factors remain constant.