Multiple choice

In order for mutations to affect natural selection, what must be true?

  1. passed on to offspring

  2. occur on the mRNA

  3. occur in metaphase of mitosis

  4. all of the above
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Explanation

For a mutation to influence the evolution of a population via natural selection, it must be heritable, meaning it must be present in the germline cells and passed on to the next generation.

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