I believe it’s the first option
the Nucleus
Explanation:
Known as the cell's “command center,” the nucleus is a large organelle that stores the cell's DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The nucleus controls all of the cell's activities, such as growth and metabolism, using the DNA's genetic information.
Some mutations have a positive effect on the organism in which they occur. They are called beneficial mutations. ... They increase an organism's changes of surviving or reproducing, so they are likely to become more common over time. There are several well-known examples of beneficial mutations.
I believe that it is because when you put the hand on ice it causes the hand too cool and prevents/slows the rate at which the nerves get damaged.
They are called
a. sunspots