Genetic Variations That Confer No Apparent Selective Advantage or Disadvantage

question 55

Multiple Choice

Genetic variations that confer no apparent selective advantage or disadvantage in a particular environment are said to be selectively ____.

• A) random
• B) deleterious
• C) neutral
• D) benign
• E) stabilizing

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Definitions:

UV Light

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