Genetic mutations can have harmful or beneficial effects, or no effects at all, on organisms. Look at the image below of an organism with a mutation related to its fur and eyes, and then answer the following question. How could this mutation be helpful to the organism? How could it be harmful? Grading Considerations Your answer must include an example of a circumstance/setting in which%C2%A0the mutation could be beneficial and%C2%A0an example of how it could be harmful. Your answer must directly reference/mention the organism in the image. Your answer should be%C2%A02-3 sentences in length.%C2%A0In an effort to combat plagiarism, answers longer than 5 sentences will not be considered.%C2%A0%C2%A0Answering concisely is evidence that you understand the material, and this question can be answered fully in just 2-3 sentences. (2 points)
The mutation in the organism's fur and eyes could be helpful if it provides better camouflage in a specific environment, allowing the organism to avoid predators. On the other hand, the mutation could be harmful if it causes the organism to stand out and become more susceptible to predation in its habitat. For example, in a forest with brown and green surroundings, a mutation that gives the organism green fur and eyes would be beneficial for camouflage. However, in a snowy environment, the mutation could be harmful as it would make the organism more visible to predators.
