For a mutation to have an affect on the species as a whole it must

A) be neutral and not affect the survival of the individual

B) be inheritable and be able to be passed on to offspring

C) Be able to benefit the individual

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7 December, 13:49

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Pippy · Answer 1

The answer is B because it needs to be able to be passed onto offspring for it to affect a whole species

Samantha Cannon · Answer 2

Answer - B

Explanation - A mutation is genetic and would therefore be passed onto any children of that species

For a mutation to have an affect on the species as a whole it mustA) be neutral and not affect the survival of the individualB) be inheritable and be able to be passed on to offspringC) Be able to benefit the individual