Mutations

question 62

Multiple Choice

Mutations:

• A)are always detrimental.
• B)account for most of the change in allele frequency in a population.
• C)may do nothing, may be harmful, or may be beneficial.
• D)are always beneficial.

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Definitions:

Kidney failure

A medical condition where the kidneys lose the ability to adequately remove waste and excess fluids from the blood to be excreted in urine.

Erythrocyte count

The numerical measurement of red blood cells in a given volume of blood, important for diagnosing various health conditions.

Anemia

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that are not normally present within the body.