Mutations That Limit Reproduction are Known As

Question

Mutations that limit reproduction are known as:
A) Lethal mutations
B) Sterile mutations
C) Visible mutations
D) Non-visible mutations
E) Polymorphic mutations

Accepted Answer

Mutations that limit or completely abolish reproductive ability are known as sterile mutations. Lethal mutations cause death, visible mutations produce observable changes in the organism's appearance or behavior, non-visible mutations do not produce any noticeable changes, and polymorphic mutations are present in a population in multiple forms.