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slc30a8: a mutation in this gene increases the production of insulin. as a result, people with this mutation are much less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, even if they have risk factors like obesity.
rs11684042: mutations in this gene region result in a dimple on your chin.
options: advantageous, detrimental, neutral
For SLC30A8:
The mutation reduces type 2 diabetes risk, a beneficial effect, so it's Advantageous.
A chin dimple is a neutral trait (no harm/benefit to survival/reproduction), so the mutation is Neutral.
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Advantageous