Genetic Variation:Question 1
An organism develops a new variation of a trait as a result of a DNA
replication error during its embryonic stages. Which of these must be
true in order for the mutation to increase the genetic variation of the
population over time?
Select one:
O The mutation must be heritable and able to be passed on to
offspring
0
The mutation must produce a clear benefit to the organism,
increasing its survival rate
The mutation must affect non-reproductive cells only
O
O
The mutation must be fatal