Question

What results in the formation of new phenotypes?

• A. Pre-existing helpful mutations
• B. Post-existing helpful mutations
• C. Pre-existing disadvantageous mutations
• D. Post-existing advantageous mutations

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Pre-existing helpful mutations

• According to microbial experiments, pre-existing helpful of advantageous mutations results in the formation of new phenotypes.

• This finally results in a process called Speciation.

• Mutation also has a relation with creating new phenotypes.