Which statement is an example of a beneficial mutation? (1 point)

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A person has a mutation that causes him to be unable to fully digest lactose.

A fawn in the forest has a mutation that causes its fur color to be white.

A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.

A person has a mutation that causes her earlobes to be attached to her head.

Answer 1

The statement that is an example of a beneficial mutation is:

A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.

This mutation provides a survival advantage to the mosquito in environments where pesticides are used, making it beneficial from an evolutionary perspective.