Post Utme Pan Atlantic University 2024 Biology Question 9

Practice objective / multiple choice question 9 from the 2024 Post Utme Pan Atlantic University Biology examination.

Post Utme Pan Atlantic University 2024 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 9 POST_UTME_PAN-ATLANTIC_UNIVERSITY • 2024 • BIOLOGY • objective

A population of a specific species of plant was subjected to a genetic mutation that resulted in a change in the frequency of a specific allele. The mutation was found to be dominant and had a significant effect on the fitness of the individuals. However, the mutation did not result in a change in the frequency of the allele in the population. What is the most likely explanation for this finding?

Answer Options

A. The mutation was a result of genetic drift.
Correct Answer B. The mutation was a result of natural selection.
C. The mutation was a result of gene flow.
D. The mutation was a result of genetic mutation.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The mutation was a result of natural selection.

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