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Which statement is an example of a beneficial mutation? (1 point)
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A fawn in the forest has a mutation that causes its fur color to be white.
A fawn in the forest has a mutation that causes its fur color to be white.
A person has a mutation that causes her earlobes to be attached to her head.
A person has a mutation that causes her earlobes to be attached to her head.
A person has a mutation that causes him to be unable to fully digest lactose.
A person has a mutation that causes him to be unable to fully digest lactose.
A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.
Which statement is an example of a beneficial mutation? (1 point)
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A fawn in the forest has a mutation that causes its fur color to be white.
A fawn in the forest has a mutation that causes its fur color to be white.
A person has a mutation that causes her earlobes to be attached to her head.
A person has a mutation that causes her earlobes to be attached to her head.
A person has a mutation that causes him to be unable to fully digest lactose.
A person has a mutation that causes him to be unable to fully digest lactose.
A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.
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A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.
This statement is an example of a beneficial mutation because increased resistance to pesticides can enhance the mosquito's survival and reproductive success in environments where those pesticides are used.
This statement is an example of a beneficial mutation because increased resistance to pesticides can enhance the mosquito's survival and reproductive success in environments where those pesticides are used.