A new mutation may be:
A)deleterious
B)neutral
C)beneficial
D)all of the above

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A new mutation can be any of the three choices: deleterious, neutral or beneficial. It depends on how the mutation affects the function of the organism's genes. A deleterious mutation hinders normal gene function, leading to negative effects on the organism. A neutral mutation does not cause any significant effect on the organism's fitness. Whereas, a beneficial mutation helps the organism by conferring some advantage that helps to improve its survival or reproduction. Furthermore, whether a mutation is harmful, beneficial or neutral may depend on the environment and context. Consequently, all three answers- deleterious, neutral, and beneficial could be a new mutation. So, the best answer is D- all of the above.

A New Mutation May Be