How do mutations influence evolution? group of answer choices
the mutation causes more awareness and intelligence so that the organism can out compete others

creates a new body part or structure that allows for a better chance at survival

a change in the dna produces a variation within the gene

a heritable characteristic that increases an organisms chance at surviving and reproducing in its given environment

The correct option is C) A change in the DNA produces a variation within the gene

Explanation:

Mutations can be described as any changes which occur in the genome of an organism. A mutation can be heritable or non-heritable. The changes in the DNA caused by mutations might benefit the organism or they might harm the organism. If mutations cause changes in the introns, then the organism will not be affected at all. A mutation which makes an organism better adapted to live in an environment can be advantageous for the population of that species.

the correct answer is - d. china has a large and growing population.

the fact that china has a large (the biggest) population, and it is still growing, doesn't hinder the agriculture production in the country. in fact, it can for increased production in the agriculture, since there's more labor force, as well the sheer mass of people produces lots of scientists that come up with new inventions as to how to improve this sector. nice example is the inner mongolia region in china, in general dominated by the gobi desert, but few scientist came up with a nice idea as to how to make the region productive by using plants that are very resistant to droughts, so lots of people have been employed, and the region is becoming greener and greener each year, and the production of food in this region is also increasing.