Which of the Following Types of Mutations are Thought to Be

Question

Which of the following types of mutations are thought to be the LEAST common?
A)somatic mutations
B)germ-line mutations
C)neutral mutations
D)harmful mutations
E)beneficial mutations

Accepted Answer

Beneficial mutations are considered the least common type of mutation because most mutations are either neutral or harmful. Beneficial mutations, which provide some advantage to the organism, are rare but can drive evolutionary change when they do occur.