Which mutation would be most beneficial to an elephant and its descendents?

A.

a mutation of the hemoglobin allowing better oxygen-carrying capacity

B.

a mutation of the tail fur so it becomes course and thick

C.

a mutation of the skin color resulting in an albino (white) elephant

D.

a mutation of the tusk size and length resulting in smaller and shorter tusks

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Colon

Biology

31 July, 18:25

Which mutation would be most beneficial to an elephant and its descendents?

A.

a mutation of the hemoglobin allowing better oxygen-carrying capacity

B.

a mutation of the tail fur so it becomes course and thick

C.

a mutation of the skin color resulting in an albino (white) elephant

D.

a mutation of the tusk size and length resulting in smaller and shorter tusks

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Patience Blanchard · Answer 1

The correct answer is (a.) a mutation of the hemoglobin allowing better oxygen-carrying capacity. The mutation of the hemoglobin that allows a better oxygen-carrying capacity would be the most beneficial to an elephant and its descendants.