Suppose there is a deleterious mutation in some human gene that causes loss of function very late in life. Which of the following statements is LEAST supported? Selection against this mutation is weak The equilibrium frequency of this mutation will depend on its mutation rate The mutation affects fitness but not senescence Selection against this allele depends on extrinsic mortality.

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