At the molecular level,which of the following best explains heterozygous advantage and overdominance?
A) A heterozygous individual can produce more varieties of homodimer proteins.
B) The alleles produce two different proteins with slightly different functions.
C) The proteins produced by the alleles may provide a broader range of environmental tolerance, such as temperature ranges.
D) Infectious organisms may recognize only a specific functional protein.
E) All of the answers are possibilities.

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Heterozygous advantage and overdominance can be explained by multiple mechanisms, including the production of diverse proteins, broader environmental tolerance, and resistance to pathogens.

At the Molecular Level,which of the Following Best Explains Heterozygous