Which statement is true?(1 point)
Responses
Neutral mutations occur when a mutation in a DNA region results in the same sequence as the original.
Neutral mutations occur when a mutation in a DNA region results in the same sequence as the original.
Neutral mutations occur when a mutation in a DNA region provides an advantage that helps the organism survive.
Neutral mutations occur when a mutation in a DNA region provides an advantage that helps the organism survive.
Neutral mutations occur when a mutation is found in a DNA region that codes for proteins.
Neutral mutations occur when a mutation is found in a DNA region that codes for proteins.
Neutral mutations occur when a mutation is found in a DNA region and results in a harmful disease.
Neutral mutations occur when a mutation in a DNA region results in the same sequence as the original.
The true statement is:
Neutral mutations occur when a mutation in a DNA region results in the same sequence as the original.
Statement 1 and Statement 2 are similar and correct. Neutral mutations occur when a mutation in a DNA region results in the same sequence as the original. This means that the mutation does not change the genetic information or have any significant impact on the organism's survival or fitness.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Neutral mutations do not necessarily occur in DNA regions that code for proteins. They can occur anywhere in the genome, including non-coding regions.
Statement 4 is incorrect. Neutral mutations do not result in harmful diseases. They are, by definition, neutral and do not have any negative effects on the organism's health or fitness.
To determine which statement is true, we need to understand the concept of neutral mutations and their effects on an organism. Neutral mutations, as stated earlier, are mutations that do not have any significant impact on an organism's survival or fitness. They can occur in any region of the DNA, whether it codes for proteins or not.
To get the answer to this question, we need to consider the definition of neutral mutations. Statement 1 and Statement 2 accurately describe neutral mutations, while Statement 3 and Statement 4 include incorrect information. Thus, the correct statement is either Statement 1 or Statement 2.