Question

When is a mutation considered beneficial?

A. when it gives an organism an evolutionary advantage

B. when it decreases an organism's fertility rates

C. when it decreases an organisms life span
D. when it makes an organism more vulnerable to predators

Answer 1

A. When it gives an organism an evolutionary advantage.

Step-by-step explanation:

The advantage a beneficial mutation provides the organism is passed down from generation to generation, increasing chances for the offspring to survive. Meaning it'll have a evolutionary advantage.