What is the effect of a mutation in a DNA sequence prior to transcription?(1 point)

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Only a positive effect on the organism
Only a positive effect on the organism
A mutation could have a helpful, harmful, or no effect
A mutation could have a helpful, harmful, or no effect
A mutation would not affect the organism in any way
A mutation would not affect the organism in any way
Only a negative effect on the organism

Answer 1

The correct response is: A mutation could have a helpful, harmful, or no effect.

Mutations in DNA can lead to various outcomes, as they may affect gene function in different ways; they can be beneficial, detrimental, or neutral to the organism.