1. A mutation that causes a loss of function in a critical gene, leading to a decreased ability to survive and reproduce.
2. A mutation that results in a structural change in a protein, rendering it non-functional and disrupting important cellular processes.
3. A mutation that increases the susceptibility of an organism to certain diseases or environmental stressors, decreasing its chances of survival in its natural habitat.
Mutations can be beneficial m, neutral, or harmful in an organism changing their fitness in a population. Which of these scenarios model how mutations can be detrimental to an organism
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