Genetics Unit Test

Which statement is true? (1 point)
• 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.

This statement is false. Neutral mutations occur when a mutation occurs in a DNA region that does not affect the organism's phenotype or have any advantage or disadvantage in terms of survival.