Question

Which claim accurately describes how inheritable genetic variations can arise from environmental factors?(1 point)ResponsesAll environmental mutations are harmful and cannot be inherited.All environmental mutations are harmful and cannot be inherited.Mutations from environmental factors, like radiation, can be inherited if they occur in germ cells.Mutations from environmental factors, like radiation, can be inherited if they occur in germ cells.Only mutations in somatic cells can be inherited.Only mutations in somatic cells can be inherited.Environmental factors change physical traits, not genetics.Environmental factors change physical traits, not genetics.

Answer 1

Mutations from environmental factors, like radiation, can be inherited if they occur in germ cells.

Explanation: Only changes in germ cells (sperm or eggs) can be passed to offspring. Mutations in somatic (body) cells affect only the individual and are not inherited. Environmental mutagens can cause either type of mutation; they are not always harmful.