A ____ mutation changes the DNA sequence but has no impact on the fitness of the individual.
A) beneficial
B) lethal
C) random
D) neutral
E) deleterious

Question

​A ____ mutation changes the DNA sequence but has no impact on the fitness of the individual.
A) ​beneficial
B) ​lethal
C) ​random
D) ​neutral
E) ​deleterious

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A neutral mutation is one that changes the DNA sequence without affecting the fitness of the individual. These mutations neither confer an advantage nor impose a disadvantage, thus they are considered neutral in terms of evolutionary fitness.

​A ____ Mutation Changes the DNA Sequence but Has No

A ____ Mutation Changes the DNA Sequence but Has No