Question

Identify the mutation below that would be passed on to living offspring if it happened in a parent.(1 point)
Responses

a chromosomal deletion that affects the ability of blood to carry oxygen
a chromosomal deletion that affects the ability of blood to carry oxygen

a substitution error that takes place in a somatic cells that causes skin cancer
a substitution error that takes place in a somatic cells that causes skin cancer

a silent mutation in the genes of the pancreas cells that code for insulin
a silent mutation in the genes of the pancreas cells that code for insulin

an insertion mutation in a gamete that deactivates a gene for hair color

Answer 1

An insertion mutation in a gamete that deactivates a gene for hair color.

Reason: Only mutations in germ cells (gametes) can be transmitted to offspring. The others are somatic (or affect somatic cells) or occur in non‑heritable cells.