Some mutations are beneficial to organisms. In 1-2 sentences, explain what these mutations are called, and how

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Some mutations are beneficial to organisms. In 1-2 sentences, explain what these mutations are called, and how they can be beneficial to an organism who inherits them.

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Such changes are called beneficial (or advantageous/adaptive) mutations: genetic alterations that increase an organism’s fitness by improving survival or reproductive success (for example, resistance to a disease, better resource use, or improved camouflage). When inherited, these mutations are more likely to be passed on and can rise in frequency in a population through natural selection.

Some mutations are beneficial to organisms. In 1-2 sentences, explain what these mutations are called, and how they can be beneficial to an organism who inherits them.

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