Select each correct answer.

Question

Random mutations can occur in an organism's DNA, causing traits that are different from other organisms in that species. Sometimes these mutations can cause problems for the organism, but other times they are beneficial.

What is a possible benefit to a random mutation in an organism?
The mutation could improve the organism's sight.
The mutation could make an organism need more food.
The mutation could let the organism run faster.
The mutation could make it easier for an organism to obtain food.

Answer 1

The possible benefits to a random mutation in an organism could be:

1. The mutation could improve the organism's sight.
2. The mutation could let the organism run faster.
3. The mutation could make it easier for an organism to obtain food.

These options suggest traits that would enhance the organism's survival and reproductive success. The option "The mutation could make an organism need more food" would typically be seen as a disadvantage, as needing more resources could be detrimental to the organism's survival.