Mutations within a DNA sequence are—
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natural processes that always affect the phenotype.
natural processes that always affect the phenotype.
unnatural processes that always affect the phenotype.
unnatural processes that always affect the phenotype.
natural processes that are harmful to genetic diversity.
natural processes that are harmful to genetic diversity.
natural processes that produce genetic diversity.
natural processes that produce genetic diversity.
A particular bird species found in North America obtains most of its food energy by catching and eating insects. A mutation arises in this bird population that increases the length of its beak. Although many mutations are harmful, this particular mutation has increased the ability of the bird to catch and eat certain insects. Formulate the MOST LIKELY outcome resulting from this mutation.
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The insects that are eaten by this bird are likely to become extinct.
The insects that are eaten by this bird are likely to become extinct.
Sharp pointed beaks will result in the birds eating other more unusual food items.
Sharp pointed beaks will result in the birds eating other more unusual food items.
Other bird species will be more likely to also develop pointed beaks in order to compete.
Other bird species will be more likely to also develop pointed beaks in order to compete.
Individual birds with the mutation will be more likely to survive and reproduce than birds without the mutation.