A change in a gene causes an animal that lives in a snowy climate to be born with a black coat instead of a white one, making it more vulnerable to predators. This is an example of a(1 point)

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helpful mutation
helpful mutation

neutral mutation
neutral mutation

chromosomal mutation
chromosomal mutation

harmful mutation

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This is an example of a harmful mutation. The change in the gene that results in a black coat makes the animal more vulnerable to predators in a snowy climate, which negatively impacts its survival and reproductive success.