Based on scientific research, which statement best describes mutations? mutations are rare occurrences. mutations are always harmful. mutations cannot be inherited. mutations cannot be acquired.

Mutations are rare occurrences and are often caught by the cell's "proofreading" system during cell replication and so are not passed on to offspring.

Genetic mutations are not always harmful. A lot of mutations have a positive effect on the host. Some genetic mutations may help the host endure certain conditions in the environment, or eat certain food, or resist a certain superbug or virus, etc. However, some mutations can be harmful.

If a mutation occurs in a sex cell, then it may be inherited

Mutations can be acquired.

A) mutations are rare occurrences

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