Q. Consider the following statements regarding mutations:
1.Mutations are spontaneous changes in genetic sequences that act as the primary drivers of diversity among organisms.
2.Evolutionary change is exclusively triggered by single mutations that produce large, immediate physical effects.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: While mutations drive diversity, the statement primary drivers is often debated against other factors like genetic recombination, though in this context, the user requested an incorrect framing.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: In many cases, evolutionary change is based on the accumulation of many mutations with small effects, rather than exclusively large effects.
