A mutation that provides a selective advantage to the mutant organism when grown in the environment in which it originated is known as a/an:
A) Adaptive mutation
B) Forward mutation
C) Suppressor mutation
D) Missense mutation
E) Nonsense mutation

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An adaptive mutation is a mutation that provides a selective advantage to the mutant organism when grown in the environment in which it originated. This allows the organism to better survive and reproduce, increasing its chances of passing on the mutation to its offspring. The other options (B, C, D, E) either do not necessarily result in a selective advantage or are terms used to describe specific types of mutations that may or may not result in a selective advantage.

A Mutation That Provides a Selective Advantage to the Mutant