Question

Even harmful mutations do not get eliminated from gene pool due to ________________________.

• A. Genetic drift
• B. Higher frequency due to dominant nature
• C. Being recessive and persisting in heterozygous condition
• D. Survival values

Answer 1

The correct option is C Being recessive and persisting in heterozygous condition

Many harmful mutations stay as recessive and in persisting in heterozygous condition. They stay in form of carrier disease and can show dominance and express itself when converted to homozygous condition during mating,

So, the correct answer is 'Being recessive and persisting in heterozygous condition'.