Question

Which of the following is not true of mutations?

A. Mutations can't result in a change in appearance.
B. A mutation can result in a change of function.
C. Mutations can be passed from parent to child.
D. A mutation is permanent.

Answer 1

B. A mutation can result in a change of function. Not all mutations can cause negative effects, but a single mutation is capable of causing profound effect on the physiology and cellular structure of organisms. It can alter the function of proteins causing permanent diseases.