Which mutation is an example of an adaptation?
A) A mutation results in decreased sperm count in humans.
B) A mutation is found to be the cause of Alzheimer's disease.
C) A mutation results in hairless cats, reducing allergies in humans.
D) A mutation increases the size of tomato plants.
E) A mutation renders an individual immune to HIV infection.

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A mutation that renders an individual immune to HIV infection is an adaptation because it provides a survival advantage by protecting against a life-threatening virus.

Which Mutation Is an Example of an Adaptation