What Is the Benefit of Mutations

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the benefit of mutations?

• A)They eliminate unneeded regions of chromosomes.
• B)They increase the shuffling of existing genetic information.
• C)They create cancerous cells, which grow faster than others.
• D)They add new genetic information upon which evolution can act.

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