How Do Most Mutations Affect an Organism

question 17

Multiple Choice

How do most mutations affect an organism?

• A)Most mutations either are harmful, or they have no effect.
• B)Most mutations will kill the organism.
• C)Most mutations create cancerous cells.
• D)Most mutations are beneficial and create a more adapted organism.

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Definitions:

Granulocyte

A type of white blood cell characterized by the presence of granules in its cytoplasm, which are visible under a microscope; it plays a major role in the body's defense against infection.

Agranulocyte

A type of white blood cell that lacks granules in its cytoplasm, such as lymphocytes and monocytes, playing essential roles in the immune system.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance inside cells that holds organelles, in which most cellular activities occur.

Antibodies

Immune system proteins that specifically recognize and bind to foreign antigens, marking them for destruction.