Explanation:
The non living things in its environment is called a " matrix,"
A matrix is what supports a non living thing to reproduce, triple its existence & reproduce in mass quantities, like soil bacteria, and others..
A DNA mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people. Mutations range in size; they can affect anywhere from a single DNA building block (base pair) to a large segment of a chromosome that includes multiple genes. DNA mutations can affect an offspring can result in abnormal protein products. Mutations can also introduce new alleles into a population of organisms and increase the population's genetic variation.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
the production of gametes
