Question

Which of the following statements regarding genetic mutations is true?

O Mutations are always helpful, leading to the survival and genetic diversity (variation) of a given population
O Mutations are always harmful and can lead to the extinction of a species or population
Mutations can be either harmful or beneficial, providing either an advantage or disadvantage to the individuals survival
Mutations always lead to an decrease in the genetic diversity (variation) of a given population

Answer 1

The last two points are true

Step-by-step explanation:

Mutations are harmful and beneficial but can also be neutral

Mutations do cause a variation of given poulation