Question

Which evidence best supports the claim that mutations are a source of inheritable genetic variation?(1 point)
Responses

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

Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited.
Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited.

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.

Answer 1

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

Explanation: A mutation changes the DNA sequence; if it occurs in a germ cell (or a gamete), that changed sequence is passed to offspring and can alter the protein produced, changing the trait. This is why mutations create inheritable genetic variation.