Figures A and B show the effect of an early- and a late-acting mutation on the lifetime fitness of individuals. How would you graphically determine which of the two mutations had a greater effect on lifetime fitness? Limit your answer to one sentence
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
I would superimpose the areas under the two curves during which individuals can reproduce to determine which curve covered a smaller area.
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