When is a mutation considered beneficial? A. when it gives an organism an evolutionary advantage B. when it decreases an organism's fertility rates C. when it makes an organism more vulnerable to predators D. when it decreases an organisms life span

Biology

Question
When is a mutation considered
beneficial?
A. when it gives an organism an evolutionary advantage
B. when it decreases an organism's fertility rates
C. when it makes an organism more vulnerable to
predators
D. when it decreases an organisms life span
Answer

A. when it gives an organism an evolutionary advantage.

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A mutation is considered beneficial when it provides an organism with an evolutionary advantage, which means that it increases the organism's chances of survival and reproduction...
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