A mutation arises in an individual that decreases its fitness. This means that this individual's

A. ability to migrate long distances will decrease.
B. probability of survival will decrease.
C. contribution to the gene pool of the next generation will decrease.
D. ability to find food will decrease.
E. likelihood of having healthy offspring will increase.


Answer: C

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