Refer to the figure above and then answer the question that follows.
-How do most mutations affect an organism?
A) They affect a single cell but are not passed on to other cells.
B) They have no effect or are harmful.
C) They kill the organism.
D) They create cancerous cells.
E) They are beneficial and create a more adapted organism.

Question

Refer to the figure above and then answer the question that follows.
-How do most mutations affect an organism?
A) They affect a single cell but are not passed on to other cells. 
B) They have no effect or are harmful. 
C) They kill the organism. 
D) They create cancerous cells. 
E) They are beneficial and create a more adapted organism.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Most mutations are either neutral, having no effect on the organism, or are harmful. Beneficial mutations are rare, and while some mutations can lead to cancer or death, these are not the most common outcomes. Mutations can be passed on to other cells, especially if they occur in germ cells.

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