Which of the following statements about mutations is true?
A) Mutations occur deliberately because of errors in the replication of DNA.
B) The total collection of the alleles will contain high frequencies of alleles that came about by mutation.
C) Mutations occur quickly from generation to generation and are immediately expressed in phenotypes.
D) Mutations occur randomly and some mutations are responsible for dramatic changes in phenotype.
E) Phenotype changes that occur via mutations are always small changes.

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Mutations occur randomly and can sometimes lead to significant changes in phenotype, although not all mutations result in noticeable changes.

Which of the Following Statements About Mutations Is True