Question

Consider the following statements:

1. Mutations always have a negative effect on an individual.
2. Mutations can have a positive effect on the individual.
3. Mutations can have no effect on an individual.
4. Mutations can have a negative effect on an individual.
Which of the statements above is/are TRUE?
1 and 3 only
2.3 and 4 only
1,2,3 and 4
1 only

Answer 1

2.3 and 4 only

Step-by-step explanation:

Mutation is an alteration in the gene of an organism, which can cause some physiological and physical changes in the organism.

Mutation can have a favorable positive effect on an individual (e.g increasing microorganisms resistance to antibiotics) increasing its chances of adaptability and survivability, it can have a negative effect on the individual (e.g cancerous cells) which can reduce its survivability, and can have no effect at all on the individual (e.g having eyes with 2 different colors).