Which is an example of a beneficial mutation? A one that changes the color of a rabbit, allowing it to hide from predators.

B one that results in lighter flower petal colors without changing the plant’s ability to reproduce

C one that causes a person’s body to produce thick mucus that clogs the lungs

D. one that makes it easier for a corn plant to contract a disease

A. One that changes the color of a rabbit, allowing it to hide from predators.

Explanation:

If a mutation changes the color of the rabbit and allows if to hide from predators trying to kill it, it is beneficial because it is protecting the rabbit from  death or harm.

the california missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert native americans to catholicism and expand european territory. there were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833.   the missions were built by the spanish starting in 1769 in order to “colonize” the territory of alta california. so the missions were important because they were the means of settling california. it also wanted to keep other european countries out of alta california. building settlements along the coast would them meet these goals. missionaries wanted to convert the indians to the roman catholic faith. california indians did much of the work to build missions.

formulating the initial idea for the policy

answer is c.