Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

Why are harmful mutations not removed from the gene pool?

Correct answer D. They are recessive and carried by heterozygous individuals

Explanation

Most harmful mutations are recessive, so heterozygous carriers show no ill effect and natural selection cannot remove the hidden allele.

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