Question

Identify the mutation below that would be passed on to living offspring if it happened in a parent.(1 point)Responsesan insertion mutation in a gamete that deactivates a gene for hair coloran insertion mutation in a gamete that deactivates a gene for hair colora silent mutation in the genes of the pancreas cells that code for insulina silent mutation in the genes of the pancreas cells that code for insulina chromosomal deletion that affects the ability of blood to carry oxygena chromosomal deletion that affects the ability of blood to carry oxygena substitution error that takes place in a somatic cells that causes skin cancer

Answer 1

Answer: 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; mutations in somatic/body cells (pancreas, skin, etc.) are not inherited.