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Which evidence best supports the claim that mutations are a source of inheritable genetic variation?
A. mutations affect protein synthesis which impact the way traits are expressed
B. mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited
C. mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription
D. mutation are not inheritable from gametes because they are given from each parent

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

**A. mutations affect protein synthesis which impact the way traits are expressed.**

This option explains how mutations can alter the proteins produced by genes, leading to variations in traits that can be passed on to offspring. Inheritable mutations, which occur in gametes, can result in differences in expression of traits in the next generation.

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