Question 36
EvolutionMutation leads to evolution in that it
- A.gives rise to offspring which have the same characteristics as the parents
- B.Kills all organisms where it has occurred
- C.gives rise to new individuals which differ considerably from their parents
- D.always confers adaptability to the offspring
- E.does not confer adaptability to the offspring
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (gives rise to new individuals which differ considerably from their parents)
Explanation
Mutations produce new characters; useful ones can spread by natural selection.