Question

Which of the following is the best definition of mutation?

PRES
O
A. The visual appearance of an organism
O
B. A damaged protein
O
C. A harmful change to an organism's phenotype
OD. A permanent change in DNA or RNA

Answer 1

It should be D

Step-by-step explanation:

A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed.