Question

A researcher found that the wild species of almond trees contains a chemical called amygdalin.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Yes. The mutated variety of almond was edible.

Explanation:

Yes, the claim made by the researcher is considered correct because the mutation removes the amygdalin chemical from the almond so these almonds are now safe for eating. This removal only occur through mutation. Mutation is the sudden change occur in the DNA of cell that leads to different functions occur in the body so we can say that some mutation that is occur in organisms are beneficial.