Which of the Following Statements About Mutations Is TRUE

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about mutations is TRUE?

• A)Mutations have no effect on the survival and reproduction of an organism.
• B)Mutations are almost always better for the organism.
• C)Mutations almost always leave the organism worse off than before.
• D)Mutations are caused by natural selection.
• E)Mutations occur at random and are by chance.

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