New Mutations That Arise Within a Population Are Typically Lost

question 2

Multiple Choice

New mutations that arise within a population are typically lost primarily do to

• A)most mutations occur in individuals that are exposed to environmental mutagens and they therefore experience mutations in many different genes which means that they do not survive to reproduce.
• B)most mutations are lethal.
• C)new mutations all result in a lower reproductive fitness.
• D)populations are of a finite size and new mutations are frequently lost by genetic drift.

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells through electrical and chemical signals.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system that do not produce electrical impulses but are essential for the support, protection, and nutrition of neurons.

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells that transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the nervous system, enabling communication between the brain and the body.