During the reproduction of a species of mice, a mutation occurs that makes the hair of The Offspring Blend into its environment. is this a positive or negative mutation? how do you predict this mutation will affect the long term survival of species justify response in two or more complete sentences.

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11 November, 13:30

During the reproduction of a species of mice, a mutation occurs that makes the hair of The Offspring Blend into its environment. is this a positive or negative mutation? how do you predict this mutation will affect the long term survival of species justify response in two or more complete sentences.

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Holly Turner · Answer 1

This is a positive mutation, because the offspring will survive longer to reproduce. Their offspring will then carry the same genes passing it off to their offspring. The other color mice that did not blend into its environment will soon be extinct, leaving only the mice that can blend in.