Question

Mutations are important because they bring about
A) death if the organism in which they develop
B) genetic variation needed for a population to evolve
C) benefits for the individual, not for the population
D) hardey-weinberg equilibrium within a population

Answer 1

Answer:

B) genetic variation needed for a population to evolve

Explanation:

Mutations are important because they bring about the genetic variation needed for a population to evolve.

• Mutation brings about changes in the DNA sequence of an organism.
• Most times, mutation results when an organism tries to adapt and evolve to unfavorable conditions.
• Mutation can originate from mistakes in DNA sequencing.
• It can also be due to environmental influences.