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Which of the following most accurately summarizes the effects of mutations on living things?

A) Most mutations are harmful, but some have little effect.
B) Many mutations have little or no effect, but some can be harmful or beneficial.
C) Most mutations are beneficial and few are harmful.
D) About half of mutations are beneficial and half are harmful.

Answer :

The most accurately summarizes the effects of mutations on living things, most mutations are harmful, but some have little effect.

What's an example of mutation?

A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during cell division, exposure to mutagens or a viral infection.

Thus, option "A" is correct.

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B. Mutations are fairly common, but most are silent mutations, and have little effect.

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