Question

Which evidence best supports the claim that mutations are a source of inheritable genetic variation?(1 point)
Responses

Mutations are not inheritable from gametes because they are given from each parent.
Mutations are not inheritable from gametes because they are given from each parent.

Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited.
Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited.

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

Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription.

Answer 1

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

Reason: A change in DNA sequence can alter mRNA and the resulting protein (its structure or amount), which can change an organism's traits. If the mutation occurs in gametes, that altered DNA is passed to offspring, creating inheritable genetic variation.