Choose whether the given statement is true or false:

A mutation is a sudden change in the individual’s genetic sequence.

The given statement is true.

A mutation is a sudden and abrupt change in the genetic material of an organism. This occurs when there is an alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of a genome in the cell of an organism. 

Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during cell division, exposure to mutagens, or a viral infection. This results in the formation of a variant that is passed to subsequent generations.