What Is the Consequence of a Deleterious Mutation Becoming Fixed

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the consequence of a deleterious mutation becoming fixed in a population?

• A)Muller's ratchet will automatically move an additional turn.
• B)Recombination cannot remove the mutation.
• C)Mating between unrelated individuals can produce offspring that do not carry the mutation.
• D)Muller's ratchet may move an additional turn.
• E)B and D

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Definitions:

Sociological Imagination

The ability to see the connections between personal experiences and larger social forces, a concept introduced by C. Wright Mills.

Origins

Refers to the beginning or source of something, often used in discussions about the origins of societies, ideas, or species in historical or evolutionary contexts.

Micro

Refers to small-scale or minute aspects of something, often used in scientific and economic contexts.

Macro

Referring to large-scale or overall system levels, often used in opposition to micro, which focuses on smaller, individual elements.