Which of the Following May Be a Characteristic of a Beneficial

Question

Which of the following may be a characteristic of a beneficial mutation?
A)It facilitates successful reproduction.
B)It decreases lifetime reproductive output.
C)It has no effect on phenotype.
D)It decreases an organism's fitness.

Accepted Answer

A beneficial mutation would provide an advantage, increasing the likelihood of successful reproduction and passing on the mutation to future generations. Decreasing lifetime reproductive output or decreasing fitness would be detrimental, while having no effect on phenotype would not be considered beneficial, as it would not have any impact on the organism's survival or reproductive success.