Which claim accurately describes how inheritable genetic variations can arise from environmental factors?(1 point)

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Environmental factors change physical traits, not genetics.
Environmental factors change physical traits, not genetics.

Mutations from environmental factors, like radiation, can be inherited if they occur in germ cells.
Mutations from environmental factors, like radiation, can be inherited if they occur in germ cells.

Only mutations in somatic cells can be inherited.
Only mutations in somatic cells can be inherited.

All environmental mutations are harmful and cannot be inherited.

Answer 1

The claim that accurately describes how inheritable genetic variations can arise from environmental factors is:

Mutations from environmental factors, like radiation, can be inherited if they occur in germ cells.

This statement reflects the understanding that if environmental factors cause mutations in germ cells (sperm or egg), those mutations can be passed on to the next generation.