Which of the following is an example of the result of a beneficial mutation?
A) A new digestive enzyme that is better at digesting cellulose.
B) A new digestive enzyme that is equal in its ability to digest cellulose as the existing enzyme.
C) A new digestive enzyme that is less effective at digesting cellulose.
D) A new protein that interferes with the digestive process.
E) A new protein that has no function.

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A new digestive enzyme that is better at digesting cellulose would be an example of a beneficial mutation as it would lead to an improved ability to efficiently extract nutrients from food sources.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Result