Genetic mutations involve
A) adverse neural development caused by drug ingestion in adulthood.
B) accidental changes in the chromosomes of sperms or eggs.
C) poor adaptation to the environment.
D) improved reproductive success.
E) only beneficial changes in the characteristics of an organism.
Answer: B
Rationale: Genetic mutations involve accidental changes in the chromosomes of sperms or eggs.
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