Question

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

O nothing because mutations are not inherited

nothing because mutations are random

O smoking tobacco

O having a mutation on a non-gamete cell

Answer 1

Smoking tobacco.

Tobacco smoke contains mutagens that increase DNA mutation rates; if germ cells (sperm or eggs) are affected those mutations can be passed to offspring. Mutations in non‑gamete (somatic) cells are not inherited.