A Mutation Results in a Gene Product with a Novel

question 7

Multiple Choice

A mutation results in a gene product with a novel function that is not normally found in wild-type organisms. This type of mutation is known as __________.

• A)amorphic
• B)hypomorphic
• C)hypermorphic
• D)neomorphic
• E)dominant negative

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Definitions:

Preferred Habitat

The specific environmental conditions or areas that an organism selects or prefers for living, breeding, and foraging.

Shorebirds

A group of bird species that inhabit coastal, estuarine, and inland wetland environments, often characterized by their long legs and bills adapted for feeding in mud or sand.

Ideal Free Distribution

A theory suggesting that animals distribute themselves among resources in a way that maximizes their individual access to resources without competition.

Intraspecific Competition

Competition for resources among members of the same species, which can influence survival, reproduction, and population dynamics.