Question

Which evidence best supports the claim that mutations are a source of inheritable genetic variation? (1 point)
Mutations affect protein synthesis
• which impacts the way traits are expressed.
Mutations are not inheritable from
• gametes because they are given from each parent.
Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription.
Mutations can only happen during
• meiosis because genes are inherited.

Answer 1

"Mutations affect protein synthesis which impacts the way traits are expressed."

Explanation: Mutations change DNA sequence, which can change mRNA and the amino acid sequence of proteins, altering traits. If these mutations occur in gametes (sex cells), they are passed to offspring and produce inheritable variation.