Random mutations can occur in an organism's DNA, causing traits that are different from other organisms in that species. Sometim

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Random mutations can occur in an organism's DNA, causing traits that are different from other organisms in that species. Sometim

es these mutations can cause problems for the organism, but other times they are beneficial.
What is a possible benefit to a random mutation in an organism?
SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT ARE CORRECT

-The mutation could make it easier for an organism to obtain food.
-The mutation could make an organism need more food.
-The mutation could improve the organism's sight.
- The mutation could let the organism run faster.

Biology

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Lelechka [254] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-20T12:04:11+03:00

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-The mutation could make it easier for an organism to obtain food.
-yes, a correct anwer!

-The mutation could make an organism need more food.
-no, this would make it harder for the organism to survive

-The mutation could improve the organism's sight.
-yes! better sight means more information, which is beneficial

- The mutation could let the organism run faster.
-running faster means advantage over pray and predator - also a correct answer

so all are correct except on the second one.
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