New Alleles That Appear by Mutation

question 113

Multiple Choice

New alleles that appear by mutation

• A) are inherently disadvantageous to their bearers.
• B) are seldom advantageous or disadvantageous in themselves.
• C) either have or lack survival value only in the context of their environment.
• D) are seldom advantageous or disadvantageous in themselves and either have or lack survival value only in the context of their environment.
• E) are inherently disadvantageous to their bearers and are seldom advantageous or disadvantageous in themselves.

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