Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

• A)Nearly all mutations are harmful.
• B)Nearly all mutations are beneficial.
• C)Most mutations are either very harmful or highly beneficial.
• D)Most mutations are benign, with little effect.

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Definitions:

Earth Formed

Refers to the origin and development of the planet Earth from the solar nebula approximately 4.6 billion years ago.

Billion Years Ago

A time scale used in geology and astronomy to describe events or conditions that happened a billion or more years prior to the present.

Traces of Life

Evidence or indicators of past or present living organisms, which can include fossils, biological markers, or microbial patterns.

Hadrosaur

A type of duck-billed dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, known for its flat beak and often elaborate head crests.