Question

1. which type(s) of organism(s) can experience a mutation? mark any that apply.

______ animals (this includes humans)
______ archaea
______ bacteria
______ fungi
______ plants
______ protists

Explanation:

Mutations are changes in the genetic material (DNA or RNA for some organisms) and can occur in all living organisms because all have genetic material that can be altered. Animals (including humans), Archaea, Bacteria, Fungi, Plants, and Protists all have genetic material (DNA, or RNA in some viruses, but the listed organisms here are cellular and have DNA or RNA genomes) that can undergo changes (mutations) during processes like DNA replication, exposure to mutagens, etc.

Answer:

• Animals (this includes humans)
• Archaea
• Bacteria
• Fungi
• Plants
• Protists