Which of the following mutations would be MOST likely to be retained in a species gene pool?

Name: Which of the following mutations would be MOST likely to be retained in a species gene pool?
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Mutations in introns, which are non-coding regions of a gene, are more likely to be retained in a species' gene pool because they are less likely to affect the function of the encoded protein. Mutations in exons or those causing deleterious changes in protein structure are more likely to be selected against.

Which of the Following Mutations Would Be MOST Likely to Be