Question

The blue lobster results from a rare genetic mutation. Imagine that this mutation makes the lobsters more Attractive to lobsters of the opposite sex, and thus more likley to breed. How would you describe theis mutation?

Behavioral Mutation
Harmful Mutation
Helpful Mutation
Neutral Mutation

Answer 1

Helpful mutation is the answer

Answer 2

Answer: helpful mutation

Explanation: A mutation is a change in the sequence of genes and it is divided into different types. If the lobster is more likely to breed because of its colour mutation, it is a helpful, also known as beneficial, mutation. The reason is that it is obtaining a benefit because of its attractive colour.