The mutation affecting the organism's fur and eye color could be beneficial in a snowy environment, as lighter fur may provide better camouflage against predators and enhance its chances of survival. Conversely, if the organism had darker fur in a similarly snowy setting, it could become more visible to predators, making it more vulnerable and potentially reducing its survival rate.
Genetic mutations can have harmful or beneficial effects, or no effects at all, on organisms. Look at the image below of an organism with a mutation related to its fur and eyes, and then answer the following question. How could this mutation be helpful to the organism? How could it be harmful? Grading Considerations Your answer must include an example of a circumstance/setting in which the mutation could be beneficial and an example of how it could be harmful. Your answer must directly reference/mention the organism in the image. Your answer should be 2-3 sentences in length. In an effort to combat plagiarism, answers longer than 5 sentences will not be considered. Answering concisely is evidence that you understand the material, and this question can be answered fully in just 2-3 sentences.
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