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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 make an organism need more food.
The mutation could let the organism run faster.
The mutation could improve the organism's sight.
The mutation could make it easier for an organism to obtain food.
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The mutation could make it easier for an organism to obtain food.
Reason: Changes that help an organism find, catch, or process food increase its chances of survival and reproduction, so those are beneficial. (Needing more food would be harmful; running faster or better sight could also be beneficial but the clear direct benefit listed is easier access to food.)
Reason: Changes that help an organism find, catch, or process food increase its chances of survival and reproduction, so those are beneficial. (Needing more food would be harmful; running faster or better sight could also be beneficial but the clear direct benefit listed is easier access to food.)
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