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A genetic mutation causes a squirrel to be born with much darker fur than its parents.

How will this mutation most likely affect the squirrel population?

Because the trait was caused by a mutation, it will not be passed on to any offspring, resulting in the disappearance of the trait.
Because the trait was caused by a mutation, it will be passed on to offspring over many generations, resulting in a population of darker squirrels.
If the trait is unfavorable, it will be passed on to offspring over many generations, resulting in a population of darker squirrels.
If the trait is favorable, it will be passed on to offspring over many generations, resulting in a population of darker squirrels.

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Answer: If the trait is favorable, it will be passed on to offspring over many generations, resulting in a population of darker squirrels.

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The mutation most likely affects the squirrel population if the trait is favorable, it will be passed on to offspring over many generations, resulting in a population of darker squirrels. The correct option is D.

What is mutation?

A mutation is a change or modification in the DNA or gene sequence of the organism. The modification is done due to mutagens. These mutagens delete or insert or replace the bases and cause differences.

Here, due to mutation, the color of the squirrel changed to black, so if the gene of black color will be transferred to future generations, it can be dominant or recessive.

Thus, the correct option is D, If the trait is favorable, it will be passed on to offspring over many generations, resulting in a population of darker squirrels.

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