How are mutations linked to natural selsection

### A mutation could be beneficial and increase the survival/reproduction of those with that mutation causing it to be "selected for" and increased in the population.

## Step1: Understanding Mutations### Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence of an organism. They can occur randomly and can affect an organism's physical characteristics or its ability to survive and reproduce.## Step2: Mutation and Survival### If a mutation happens to be beneficial, it can increase the organism's chances of survival and reproduction. For example, a mutation could make an organism more resistant to a disease, allowing it to live longer and have more offspring.## Step3: Natural Selection### Natural selection is a process where organisms with traits that are beneficial for survival and reproduction are more likely to pass on these traits to the next generation. Over time, these beneficial traits become more common in the population.## Step4: Mutation and Natural Selection### In the context of natural selection, a beneficial mutation can increase the survival and reproduction of organisms carrying that mutation. As a result, the frequency of this mutation in the population increases over time, as it is "selected for" by natural selection.