A Mutation in a Gene Produces the Identical Protein to the Original

question 35

Multiple Choice

A mutation in a gene produces the identical protein to the original gene and,therefore,an identical trait.Will evolution act upon this mutation?

• A) No, because evolution acts upon phenotypes.
• B) Yes, because evolution acts upon phenotypes.
• C) Yes, because mutations do contribute to evolution.
• D) No, because mutations do not contribute to evolution.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Arrest

A medical emergency where the heart suddenly stops beating, leading to a cessation of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs.

Heart Failure

A medical condition where the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs.

Heart Attack

A medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for a long enough time to cause damage or death to heart muscle.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.