Question

Which evidence best supports the claim that mutations are a source of inheritable genetic variation?(1 point)ResponsesMutations 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.Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription.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.

Answer 1

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

Brief explanation: A mutation changes the DNA sequence, which can alter mRNA and the resulting protein. Changed proteins can change an organism's traits, and if the mutation occurs in gametes (or germline cells) it can be passed to offspring, producing inheritable genetic variation.