What would result if a leech had a mutation causing it to secrete low levels of anticoagulants?
A)The pain of the leech bite would cause the leech to be detected.
B)The leech would have a hard time locating appropriate hosts.
C)The blood would stop flowing after a short time.
D)The leech would have a hard time remaining attached to its host.

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Anticoagulants secreted by leeches prevent blood from clotting, allowing them to feed for longer periods. If a leech secreted low levels of anticoagulants, the blood would clot more quickly, stopping the flow of blood to the leech.

What Would Result If a Leech Had a Mutation Causing