Which statement is an example of a beneficial mutation? (1 point)
A. A person has a mutation that causes him to be unable to fully digest lactose.
B. A fawn in the forest has a mutation that causes its fur color to be white.
C. A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.
D. A person has a mutation that causes her earlobes to be attached to her head.
C. A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.
This is an example of a beneficial mutation because it provides the mosquito with an advantage for survival in an environment where pesticides are present. The increased resistance to pesticides would likely improve the mosquito's chances of surviving and reproducing, thereby passing on this beneficial trait to its offspring.