Mutations That Are Lethal in One Environment but Viable in Another

question 32

Multiple Choice

Mutations that are lethal in one environment but viable in another are known as:

• A) Lethal mutations
• B) Conditional lethal mutations
• C) Null mutations
• D) Isoallele mutations
• E) All of these

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Definitions:

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are generally considered unpleasant or undesirable, like sadness, anger, fear, or jealousy, which may influence behavior and decision-making.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, encompassing processes such as memory, judgment, and problem-solving.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body’s fight or flight response, regulating involuntary actions like heart rate and blood flow in reaction to stress.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, conserving energy, and lowering heart rate.