Which Mutation Would Most Likely Be Selected Against During Evolution

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which mutation would most likely be selected against during evolution?

• A) a mutation in a noncoding region of a gene
• B) a mutation in a coding region of a gene
• C) a mutation in a noncoding promoter region
• D) a mutation in a short tandem repeat region
• E) a neutral mutation

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