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A genetic mutation causes a squirrel to be born with much darker fur than its parents.



How will this mutation most likely affect the squirrel population?


a.Because the trait was caused by a mutation, it will not be passed on to any offspring, resulting in the disappearance of the trait.

b.Because the trait was caused by a mutation, it will be passed on to offspring over many generations, resulting in a population of darker squirrels.

c.If the trait is unfavorable, it will be passed on to offspring over many generations, resulting in a population of darker squirrels.

d.If the trait is favorable, it will be passed on to offspring over many generations, resulting in a population of darker squirrels.

Answer 1

Answer:

d

Explanation:

Answer 2

The mutation will affect the squirrel population because if the trait is favorable, it will be passed on to offspring over many generations, resulting in a population of darker squirrels.

• Mutations are sudden random changes in the genotype of an organism due to errors during transcription or translation.
• These changes can either be favorable or unfavorable.
• If the trait is favorable and is naturally selected, it is passed on to the next generation.
• If the train is unfavorable and naturally excluded, the trait is not passed to the next generation resulting in the disappearance of the trait.
• Here, the dark fur helps the squirrel to camouflage from its predators and contribute to its survival.