Which statement is an example of a beneficial mutation? (1 point)

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A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.
A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.

A fawn in the forest has a mutation that causes its fur color to be white.
A fawn in the forest has a mutation that causes its fur color to be white.

A person has a mutation that causes her earlobes to be attached to her head.
A person has a mutation that causes her earlobes to be attached to her head.

A person has a mutation that causes him to be unable to fully digest lactose.

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
4 hours ago

The statement that is an example of a beneficial mutation is:

A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.

This mutation confers an advantage to the mosquito in environments where pesticides are used, allowing it to survive and reproduce more effectively.