A mutation that prevents the proper development of smooth muscle would heavily affect which function?
A) The beating of the heart
B) The movement of food through the digestive tract
C) The ability to type a text message
D) The movement of the eyes toward an object
E) The ability of the ribs to protect deeper organs

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Smooth muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs, including the digestive tract, where it helps move food along through peristalsis. The other options involve cardiac muscle (heart), skeletal muscle (typing a message, moving eyes, and rib movement), which are not affected by mutations in smooth muscle development.

A Mutation That Prevents the Proper Development of Smooth Muscle