If a point mutation increases the number of offspring an organism can produce,it would be called a ________ mutation.

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A beneficial mutation is one that increases an organism's fitness, or ability to survive and reproduce. If a point mutation increases the number of offspring an organism can produce, then it is increasing that organism's fitness and could be considered a beneficial mutation.

If a Point Mutation Increases the Number of Offspring an Organism