Mutation is an important evolutionary mechanism and occurs with a permanent change in a nucleotide sequence. Which statements about mutations are true? Select TWO correct answers.Select one or more:a.Mutations must occur in gametes in order to be passed onto offspring.b.Most mutations do not result in a phenotype that increases the individual's fitness.c.Mutations occur very rarely in organisms.d.All mutations are harmful.e.Mutations decrease genetic variation in a population.
Question
Mutation is an important evolutionary mechanism and occurs with a permanent change in a nucleotide sequence. Which statements about mutations are true? Select TWO correct answers.Select one or more:a.Mutations must occur in gametes in order to be passed onto offspring.b.Most mutations do not result in a phenotype that increases the individual's fitness.c.Mutations occur very rarely in organisms.d.All mutations are harmful.e.Mutations decrease genetic variation in a population.
Solution
The correct answers are:
a. Mutations must occur in gametes in order to be passed onto offspring. b. Most mutations do not result in a phenotype that increases the individual's fitness.
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