Which of the Following Statements Is Most Nearly True

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most nearly true?

• A) Nearly all mutations are harmful.
• B) Nearly all mutations are beneficial.
• C) Most mutations are either very harmful or highly beneficial.
• D) Most mutations are benign, with little effect.

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Nonnormal Population

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Sample Measurements

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Sampling Distribution

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