Question
A fruit fly population exhibits a new wing pattern after exposure to radiation. Researchers claim these new patterns are inheritable mutations. Which statement supports this claim?(1 point)
Responses
Radiation would result in the same mutations to the population.
Radiation would result in the same mutations to the population. - incorrect
The mutations will be seen in offspring.
The mutations will be seen in offspring. - no response given
The changes are visible in each member of the population.
The changes are visible in each member of the population. - no response given
The wing patterns of the exposed fruit flies will change during their lifetime.
Responses
Radiation would result in the same mutations to the population.
Radiation would result in the same mutations to the population. - incorrect
The mutations will be seen in offspring.
The mutations will be seen in offspring. - no response given
The changes are visible in each member of the population.
The changes are visible in each member of the population. - no response given
The wing patterns of the exposed fruit flies will change during their lifetime.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best supports the claim that the new wing patterns are inheritable mutations is:
**The mutations will be seen in offspring.**
This indicates that the mutations caused by the radiation exposure are passed down to the next generation, suggesting that they are genetic changes that can be inherited.
**The mutations will be seen in offspring.**
This indicates that the mutations caused by the radiation exposure are passed down to the next generation, suggesting that they are genetic changes that can be inherited.