Question

A mutation causes a dog to be born with a tail that is shorter than normal. Which best describes this mutation? It is harmful because it obviously affects the dog’s survival. It is harmful because it affects the dog’s physical appearance. It is neutral because it does not obviously affect the dog’s survival. It is beneficial because it affects the dog’s physical appearance.

Answer 1

I would say that the answer would be the 3rd option (it's neutral) because it doesn't affect the dogs chance of survival and although it does affect the dogs appearance it doesn't really cause any difficulties for the dog. if I'm wrong i apologize

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is "It is neutral because it does not obviously affect the dog’s survival."

Explanation:

Even though the tail was necessary in wildness to keep the balance specially when hunting, in the domestic life it doesn't affect the dog's survival because they no longer have to fight for food, in wildness it could affect his breeding possibilities or even the possibility to be eaten, but now it doesn't.