Mutations
A) can be helpful, neutral, or harmful to individuals.
B) limit the potential for evolution.
C) arise due to environmental pressures.
D) are caused by natural selection.
A
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A. long tails and low saturation B. long tails and high saturation C. short tails and low saturation D. short tails and high saturation E. All fatty acids have the same melting temperature regardless of tail length or level of saturation.
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