Question

In nature, the occurrence of mutations are

• A. Mostly harmful
• B. Mostly useful
• C. Mostly neutral
• D. Mostly neutral or harmful

Answer 1

The correct option is D Mostly neutral or harmful

Example for harmful effect of mutation: Oncogenes are harmful mutations can cause cells to become malignant and can ultimately lead to cancer. Mutations are mostly harmful and sometimes neutral (silent mutations)

So, the correct answer is 'Mostly neutral or harmful'