Question

Select each correct answer.
Random mutations can occur in an organism's DNA, causing traits that are different from other organisms in that species. Sometimes these mutations can cause problems for the organism, but other times they are beneficial.

What is a possible benefit to a random mutation in an organism?
The mutation could improve the organism's sight.
The mutation could make it easier for an organism to obtain food.
The mutation could make an organism need more food.
The mutation could let the organism run faster.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- The mutation could improve the organism's sight.
- The mutation could make it easier for an organism to obtain food.
- The mutation could let the organism run faster.

(Needing more food is generally a disadvantage, not a benefit.)