Which of the following describes a mutation in a parent that could change the phenotype of its future offspring?(1 point)

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a mutation in the RNA of a skin cell
a mutation in the RNA of a skin cell

a mutation in the DNA of a sperm cell
a mutation in the DNA of a sperm cell

a mutation in the RNA of a brain cell
a mutation in the RNA of a brain cell

a mutation in the DNA of a liver cell

Answer 1

The correct response is:

a mutation in the DNA of a sperm cell

Mutations that occur in the DNA of germ cells (sperm and egg) can be passed on to offspring, potentially leading to changes in their phenotype. In contrast, mutations in somatic cells (such as skin cells, brain cells, or liver cells) are not inherited by future generations.