Mutations in the sequencing of DNA occur during DNA replication. There are several different types of mutation that can occur and are
caused by various chemical or physical mutagens. What statement best
describes why mutations matter?
A) A mutation that occurs in your skin cells and causes you to get
cancer is a mutation that has no unfavorable effects.
B) A mutation that can improve the life of an organism can occur in
the DNA that controls breathing and cause severe respiratory
distress.
C) Mutations that occur in part of the DNA that is not being
implemented for the function of that cell will not affect the
function of the organism.
D) All mutations are harmful to an organism and will have nothing
but negative consequences on the life of the organism if it
survives.