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📅 NSB MS 2016🎓 MS🔄 Round 17#️⃣ Question 20❓ TOSS-UP📝 Multiple Choice

Which of the following genetic traits would be most expected to increase in prevalence in the population over time?

W) A genetic variant in a deer population that results in a skeletal difference that causes the deer to move more slowly
X) A genetic variation that leads to behavioral changes due to a decreased fear of predators
Y) A genetic mutation in a mammal that increases the nutrients available in the milk, so that the offspring grow stronger and faster
Z) A genetic mutation that increases the size of the teeth in the mouth, reducing the space available for food in the mouth and eliminating some food choices.
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