Which statement is scientifically based A Mutations rarely occur.
B All mutations are harmful.
C Some mutations can be contagious, like infections.
D Mutations are not passed from parent to offspring.

Some mutations can be contagious, like infections

Explanation:

A mutation refers to a change in the DNA sequence. Mutations result from a number of causes. It is a permanent alteration in the structure of the DNA.

Not all mutations are harmful. It has been scientifically proven that some mutations make organisms more infectious.

For instance, the new mutant of Corona virus in UK is more infectious than the former strain.

from the original order (top to bottom) the new order will go

1 (founder)

4 (hawk)

2 (mutate)

3 (next generation)