The Neutral Theory of Molecular Evolution Posits That Most Mutations

question 23

Multiple Choice

The neutral theory of molecular evolution posits that most mutations are ________ and most substitutions are ________.

• A) neutral; neutral
• B) deleterious; neutral
• C) beneficial; deleterious
• D) neutral; beneficial

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