Determine if the following statement is true or false, and why.

"All mutations are harmful and increase the risk of diseases such as cancer."

A. True
B. False, it should read "Some mutations may be beneficial, but many are harmful and increase the risk of diseases such as cancer."
C. False, it should read "All mutations are beneficial"
D. False, it should read "Some mutations may be harmful and increase the risk of diseases such as cancer, but many are beneficial"

The statement is false; not all mutations are harmful as some can be beneficial or neutral. While certain mutations can increase disease risks, many serve useful roles in adaptation. Hence, the best revision acknowledges that some mutations may be harmful, but many are beneficial. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

The statement is false because not all mutations are harmful; some can be beneficial or neutral. A more accurate revision would indicate that some mutations may be harmful, but many are indeed beneficial. This reflects the diverse impact of mutations on health and evolution.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-10