Suppose an organism has an enzyme that repairs DNA errors. The result is a decrease in mutations. This trait would definitely influence the organism's ability to:

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This trait would influence the organism's ability to evolve because mutations are the raw material for evolution. Without mutations, there would be no variation for natural selection to act upon, and thus evolution would be limited. The other options (obtaining energy, moving, and maintaining homeostasis) may be affected by other traits or processes, but are not directly related to DNA repair enzymes.

Suppose an Organism Has an Enzyme That Repairs DNA Errors