A mutation causes a dog to be born with a tail that is shorter than normal. Which best describes this mutation? It is harmful because it obviously affects the dog's survival. It is harmful because it affects the dog's physical appearance. It is neutral because it does not obviously affect the dog's survival. It is beneficial because it affects the dog's physical appearance.

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Charlie Allison

14 April, 16:52

A mutation causes a dog to be born with a tail that is shorter than normal. Which best describes this mutation? It is harmful because it obviously affects the dog's survival. It is harmful because it affects the dog's physical appearance. It is neutral because it does not obviously affect the dog's survival. It is beneficial because it affects the dog's physical appearance.

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Julia Watts · Answer 1

I would say that the answer would be the 3rd option (it's neutral) because it doesn't affect the dogs chance of survival and although it does affect the dogs appearance it doesn't really cause any difficulties for the dog. if I'm wrong i apologize