Some mutations in mammals cause the lower jaw to have morphology more similar to the upper jaw. Given only this information, which is the best classification of such a mutation?
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The mutation in question causes the lower jaw to have a morphology that is more similar to the upper jaw. This suggests a change in the structure or form of the lower jaw. Show more…
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