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Which statement is the most accurate definition of mutation?(1 poi
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A mutation is a change in DNA that can change the structure of genetic information and cause diseases.
A mutation is a change in DNA that can change the structure of genetic information and cause diseases.

A mutation is a change in DNA that only causes diseases.
A mutation is a change in DNA that only causes diseases.

A mutation is a change in DNA that can change the structure and function of genetic information.
A mutation is a change in DNA that can change the structure and function of genetic information.

A mutation is a change in DNA that only causes survival advantages.

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The most accurate definition of mutation from the provided options is:

**A mutation is a change in DNA that can change the structure and function of genetic information.**

This definition correctly encompasses the broad nature of mutations, indicating that they can lead to changes in genetic information without implying that they are solely negative (causing diseases) or exclusively beneficial (causing survival advantages). Mutations can have a variety of effects, including neutral changes, detrimental effects, or beneficial adaptations.
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