Mutations can occur in an organism’s DNA from exposure to radiation or chemicals as well as a result of natural changes. Which is true about mutations?

-Mutations are always beneficial to an organism because they extend the organism’s lifespan.

-Mutations are always neutral to an organism because they only change the organism’s DNA.

-Mutations are always harmful to an organism and will ultimately lead to its death.

-Mutations can be either harmful, beneficial, or have a neutral impact on the organism.

Mutations can be either harmful, beneficial, or have a neutral impact on the organism.

Question

Mutations can occur in an organism’s DNA from exposure to radiation or chemicals as well as a result of natural changes. Which is true about mutations?

-Mutations are always beneficial to an organism because they extend the organism’s lifespan.

-Mutations are always neutral to an organism because they only change the organism’s DNA.

-Mutations are always harmful to an organism and will ultimately lead to its death.

-Mutations can be either harmful, beneficial, or have a neutral impact on the organism.

Mutations can be either harmful, beneficial, or have a neutral impact on the organism.