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Which statement is the most accurate definition of mutation?(1 point)
A mutation is a change in DNA that only causes survival advantages.
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 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 survival advantages.
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 of genetic information and cause diseases.
A mutation is a change in DNA that only causes diseases.
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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 accurately reflects that mutations can result in various outcomes, including changes in traits, functions, and potentially the development of diseases, rather than being limited to just survival advantages or causing only diseases.
**A mutation is a change in DNA that can change the structure and function of genetic information.**
This definition accurately reflects that mutations can result in various outcomes, including changes in traits, functions, and potentially the development of diseases, rather than being limited to just survival advantages or causing only diseases.
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