How can mutations benefit an organism?

There are several mutations that benefit the organism.A well known example is the antibiotic resistance developed by bacteria, which aid in their survival even when they are exposed to a given antibiotic. read more

A mutation can benefit an organism if it helps it survive in its environnment. For example, let's say a bug is normally white and lives on white barked trees. Suddenly a volcano explodes and the ashes coat the tree trunks turing the trees black. read more

A mutation is a change in the genetic makeup of a living organism. This change can either be beneficial or detrimental to the living organism. The main benefit of mutation is essentially survival. read more