According to the text, genetic mutations are:
A) extremely rare, occurring only in about 0.1% of the population.
B) found only in individuals who are over the age of 4 since do not begin to occur until some development has taken place.
C) always negative, in that they always make it more difficult for the individual to survive.
D) quite common.

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The text states that genetic mutations are "quite common" and that "it is estimated that every person carries at least one or two genetic mutations." This suggests that genetic mutations are not rare occurrences. The text does not mention an age requirement for mutations to occur, and it also notes that mutations can be positive or negative in their effects on an individual's survival.

According to the Text, Genetic Mutations Are