Mutations can increase the variation in a population. Do mutations always lead to evolution?(1 point)

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No, because some mutations are can decrease an organism's fitness.
No, because some mutations are can decrease an organism's fitness.

No, because most mutations lead to death of the organism.
No, because most mutations lead to death of the organism.

Yes, because mutations create adaptations that give a competitive advantage.
Yes, because mutations create adaptations that give a competitive advantage.

Yes, because there would be no change in populations without mutations.

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The correct response is:

No, because some mutations can decrease an organism's fitness.

While mutations do introduce variation into a population, not all mutations are beneficial or lead to evolution. Many mutations can be neutral or harmful, reducing the organism's fitness and not contributing to evolutionary change.