Which of the Following Statements About Mutations Is Incorrect

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about mutations is incorrect?

• A) All mutations are harmful.
• B) Mutations occur spontaneously.
• C) Mutations can be induced by outside environmental factors.
• D) Mutations occur each time the genome is replicated.
• E) A mutation can improve the functioning of an organism.

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