Which of the Following Statements About Mutations Is TRUE

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about mutations is TRUE?

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

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