Mutations

question 47

Multiple Choice

Mutations

• A) limit the potential for evolution.
• B) arise due to environmental pressures.
• C) can be helpful, neutral, or harmful to individuals.
• D) are caused by natural selection.

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Definitions:

Water Pollutants

Substances that contaminate bodies of water, negatively affecting water quality and ecosystem health.

Noxious Odors

Unpleasant and potentially harmful smells that can cause discomfort or health issues.

Common Law

A legal system based on custom and court rulings rather than written laws passed by a legislature.

National Pollutant Discharge

The release of pollutants from point sources into navigable waters, regulated by national environmental authorities.