Which of the Following Is True with Regard to Mutations

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to mutations?

• A)Mutations occur in response to environmental pressures.
• B)Mutations are more common in slowly growing organisms.
• C)Mutations appear without regard to environmental pressures.
• D)Several mutations must occur at one time for a new phenotype to appear.

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