What Is an Evolutionarily Accepted Mutation

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is an evolutionarily accepted mutation?

• A) A mutation that is very rarely observed
• B) A mutation that leads to a change in the amino acid code
• C) A mutation that leads to replacement of an amino acid with a biochemically similar amino acid
• D) A mutation that does not have adverse impact on the function of a protein

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Definitions:

Socially Desirable

Refers to actions or policies that are widely accepted and promoted by society because they are considered beneficial for the majority of its members.

Efficient

An attribute of systems, processes, or devices that use the least amount of inputs to achieve the highest amount of output or desired effect.

MSB

Marginal Social Benefit, referring to the additional benefit to society as a whole from consuming one more unit of a good.

MSC

MSC, or Marginal Social Cost, is the total cost to society of producing one additional unit of a good or service, including both private costs and externalities.