Mutations that neither harm nor help an organism are called ____.
A)dominant
B)null
C)standard
D)neutral
E)recessive

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Mutations that do not affect the fitness of an organism are considered neutral mutations because they do not have an impact on natural selection. These neutral mutations can be passed down to future generations without affecting the survival or reproduction of the organism. Choice D, "neutral," is the best option as it directly relates to this concept.

Mutations That Neither Harm nor Help an Organism Are Called