Question
Which statement is true about mutations?
Some Animals Can Adapt or Mutate for Survival
a
Mutations can be caused by radiation.
b
Mutations are always harmful in plants.
c
Mutations are always beneficial.
d
Mutations only affect humans.
Some Animals Can Adapt or Mutate for Survival
a
Mutations can be caused by radiation.
b
Mutations are always harmful in plants.
c
Mutations are always beneficial.
d
Mutations only affect humans.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The true statement about mutations is:
**a. Mutations can be caused by radiation.**
Mutations can be caused by various factors, including environmental influences like radiation, chemicals, and other agents. The other statements (b, c, and d) are not accurate: not all mutations are harmful (b), not all mutations are beneficial (c), and mutations affect all living organisms, not just humans (d).
**a. Mutations can be caused by radiation.**
Mutations can be caused by various factors, including environmental influences like radiation, chemicals, and other agents. The other statements (b, c, and d) are not accurate: not all mutations are harmful (b), not all mutations are beneficial (c), and mutations affect all living organisms, not just humans (d).