Genetic Mutations Produce Variation Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question Which evidence best supports the claim that mutations are a source of inheritable genetic variation?(1 point) Responses Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited. Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited. Mutations affect protein synthesis which impacts the way traits are expressed. Mutations affect protein synthesis which impacts the way traits are expressed. Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription. Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription. Mutations are not inheritable from gametes because they are given from each parent. Mutations are not inheritable from gametes because they are given from each parent. Skip to navigation page 11 of 11

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Genetic Mutations Produce Variation Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question Which evidence best supports the claim that mutations are a source of inheritable genetic variation?(1 point) Responses Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited. Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited. Mutations affect protein synthesis which impacts the way traits are expressed. Mutations affect protein synthesis which impacts the way traits are expressed. Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription. Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription. Mutations are not inheritable from gametes because they are given from each parent. Mutations are not inheritable from gametes because they are given from each parent. Skip to navigation page 11 of 11

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The best evidence that supports the claim that mutations are a source of inheritable genetic variation is:

Mutations affect protein synthesis which impacts the way traits are expressed.

This response indicates that mutations can alter the genetic information in a way that affects the expression of traits, which can be passed on to offspring if the mutations occur in germ cells (gametes) during meiosis.