Which of the Following Is True About Mutations

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about mutations?

• A)While most mutations do not confer any advantage to a population,over time they provide for increased variability.
• B)Modern medical technology has significantly reduced the number of new mutations in the human population.
• C)Microevolution is the accumulation of mutations over time.
• D)New mutations occur in order to increase the probability of a population surviving in a particular habitat.

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