Question

Choose all the answers that apply.

Mutations _____.
are random
are always harmful
add new genes to the gene pool
can be beneficial depending on the environment
are always inherited by offspring

Answer 1

Answer : The correct answers for the blank are-

random,

add new genes to the gene pool,

can be beneficial depending on the environment.

Mutation can be described as permanent change in the sequence genetic material (that is DNA) of an organism (that may or may not be transmitted to the next generation).

• The change in genetic material is random and results in a new variant form in the species, thus, adds new genes to the existing gene pool.

• Muations can be harmful, neutral, or beneficial in their effects.

• For instance, antibiotic resistance in bacteria, resistance to malaria in sickle cell anemia are beneficial mutations.

Answer 2

I think there will be about three correct answers from the list of choices above. Mutations are random, can be beneficial depending on the environment and that it add new genes to the gene pool. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.