What Is the Consequence of a Deleterious Mutation Becoming Fixed

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the consequence of a deleterious mutation becoming fixed in a population?

• A) Fixation of a deleterious mutation will automatically cause Muller's ratchet to move an additional turn.
• B) Recombination cannot remove the mutation.
• C) Mating between unrelated individuals can produce offspring that do not carry the mutation.
• D) Muller's ratchet can no longer turn.

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