When treating an organism with a mutagen,although it is possible that homozygous mutations will occur,it is more likely that most new mutations will be heterozygous or hemizygous.

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Mutagens are agents that cause genetic mutations. These mutations can be changes in the DNA sequence that can alter the genetic information of an organism. When an organism is treated with a mutagen, it is likely that most of the new mutations that arise will be heterozygous or hemizygous. This is because homozygous mutations are less likely to survive as they are more likely to be deleterious to the organism. Therefore, the answer is A) True.

When Treating an Organism with a Mutagen,although It Is Possible