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The frequency of a mutant gene in a popu...

The frequency of a mutant gene in a population is expected to increase, if the gene is

A

Recessive

B

Dominant

C

Sex linked

D

Favourably selected

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The correct Answer is:
D
Those genes that are favourably selected by nature tend to pass on their characters from generation to generation and other gets eliminated.
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