8th Grade Assessment Genetics and Heredity short answer

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1. This species of deer have developed a trait of being able to consume plants that other species find toxic. How would this possibly give an advantage to this species of deer?

2. Cheetahs are the fastest land animal on Earth. In what way would this give an advantage to the cheetah?

3. The rose has the trait of thorns. How would thorns give an advantage to a rose plant?

4. What are some examples of neutral mutations?

5. In what way could a random mutation provide an organism with an advantage? Give an example.

6. Are mutations ever harmful to the organism? Give an example.