Explain Why a Certain Mutation in a Genome May Not

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Essay

Explain why a certain mutation in a genome may not continue to be beneficial after an environmental stressor is removed.

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Definitions:

Medication Nonadherence

When a patient does not follow their prescribed medication regimen, potentially leading to worsening health outcomes.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, resulting in some combination of delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Health Insurance

A type of insurance coverage that pays for an individual's or group's medical and surgical expenses.

Inpatient Hospitalization

Medical treatment that involves admitting the patient to a hospital for at least one overnight stay, often needed for serious conditions or surgeries.