Consider a Mutation of the Gene That Determines Female Lifespan

question 102

Multiple Choice

Consider a mutation of the gene that determines female lifespan. The lifespan of a female with this mutation will change from 75 to 150 years. This mutation would ____.

• A)definitely be passed on and increase over time in future generations
• B)probably remain rare and not be passed on
• C)possibly be passed on or not, depending on how it interacted with the woman's childbearing frequency
• D)increase the number of sex partners the woman will want to have

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