Which of the Following Statements About Mutations is TRUE

Question

Which of the following statements about mutations is TRUE?
A) Mutations occur at random and are by chance.
B) Mutations almost always leave the organism worse off than before.
C) Mutations are caused by natural selection.
D) Mutations have no effect on the survival and reproduction of an organism.
E) Mutations are almost always better for the organism.

Accepted Answer

Mutations occur randomly and by chance, not as a direct result of natural selection. They can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful, but they are not inherently detrimental or advantageous.