Which statement is true? (1 point)

Question

O Neutral mutations occur when a mutation is found in a DNA region and results in a harmful disease.
Neutral mutations occur when a mutation in a DNA region provides an advantage that helps the
organism survive.
O
Neutral mutations occur when a mutation in a DNA region results in the same sequence as the
original.
O Neutral mutations occur when a mutation is found in a DNA region that codes for proteins.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

Neutral mutations occur when a mutation in a DNA region results in the same sequence as the original.

Neutral mutations typically refer to changes in the DNA sequence that do not have a significant effect on the organism's fitness, meaning they neither provide an advantage nor result in harm. This can occur when the mutation does not change the amino acid sequence of a protein (i.e., it is a synonymous mutation) or is located in a non-coding region.