Which statement is scientifically based? Mutations rarely occur. All mutations are harmful Some mutations can be contagious, like infections. Mutations are not passed from parent to offspring.

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Which statement is scientifically based? Mutations rarely occur. All mutations are harmful Some mutations can be contagious, like infections. Mutations are not passed from parent to offspring.

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Mutations rarely occur.

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In the field of biology, mutations do occur, but they are indeed relatively rare events. Not all mutations are harmful; some might not have any impact on the organism, or they may even provide the organism with a survival advantage. The idea of mutations being contagious, similar to infections, does not align with our biological understanding. Furthermore, mutations can be passed from parent to offspring if they occur in the parent's germ cells (sperm or eggs) that participate in reproduction.

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Which statement is scientifically based? Mutations rarely occur. All mutations are harmful Some mutations can be contagious, like infections. Mutations are not passed from parent to offspring.

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