Question

Which evidence best supports the claim that mutations are a source of inheritable genetic variation?(1 point)
Responses

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

Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited.
Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited.

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.

Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription.
Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription.
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Answer 1

The evidence that best 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 highlights the direct link between mutations and the variation in traits that can be passed on to offspring, which is key to understanding genetic inheritance.