Question

Which factor could increase the possibility of mutations in your offspring?(1 point)
Responses

smoking tobacco
smoking tobacco

nothing because mutations are not inherited
nothing because mutations are not inherited

nothing because mutations are random
nothing because mutations are random

having a mutation on a non-gamete cell

Answer 1

smoking tobacco

Reason: tobacco contains mutagens that can damage DNA in germ cells (sperm or eggs), increasing the chance of heritable mutations. Mutations in non-gamete (somatic) cells are not passed to offspring.