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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