Question

How do mutations influence evolution? Group of answer choices

The mutation causes more awareness and intelligence so that the organism can out compete others

Creates a new body part or structure that allows for a better chance at survival

A change in the DNA produces a variation within the gene

A heritable characteristic that increases an organisms chance at surviving and reproducing in its given environment

Answer 1

The third option, A change in the DNA produces a variation within the gene

Answer 2

Mutations influence evolution by changing the DNA that produces a variation within the gene.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Mutation is the alteration or change in genetics of an organism.
• An alteration of singe base unit in DNA might also cause mutation.
• It is very important fact that only herediatary mutation is responsible for the evolution, no all mutation influences the evolution.
• The change in eggs or sperm cell is sequentially transferred to the further generation, ultimately resulting in the evolution.