Question

Which factor could increase the possibility of mutations in your offspring?(1 point)
Responses

smoking tobacco
smoking tobacco

nothing because mutations are not inherited
nothing because mutations are not inherited

having a mutation on a non-gamete cell
having a mutation on a non-gamete cell

nothing because mutations are random

Answer 1

The factor that could increase the possibility of mutations in your offspring is **smoking tobacco**. Smoking can introduce mutagens and increase the likelihood of DNA damage, which may lead to mutations that could potentially be passed on if they occur in the germ cells (gametes).