A Mutation Arises in an Individual That Decreases Its Fitness

question 59

Multiple Choice

A mutation arises in an individual that decreases its fitness.This means that this individual's

• A)probability of survival will decrease.
• B)ability to find food will decrease.
• C)ability to migrate long distances will decrease.
• D)contribution to the gene pool of the next generation will decrease.
• E)likelihood of having healthy offspring will increasE.

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