Which of the following statements accurately describes genetic mutations? * Mutations are a natural process that increases genetic diversity. Mutations are an unnatural process that always affect the phenotype. Mutations are an unnatural process that are always harmful. Mutations are a natural process that only effects genotype, not phenotype

Which of the following statements accurately describes genetic mutations? * Mutations are a natural process that increases genetic diversity. Mutations are an unnatural process that always affect the phenotype. Mutations are an unnatural process that are always harmful. Mutations are a natural process that only effects genotype, not phenotype

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Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

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Chapter1: Invitation To Biology

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Problem 8SQ: DNA _______. a. guides form b. is the basis of traits c. is transmitted from and function parents to...

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