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.
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: Mutations change DNA sequences, which can alter the proteins produced and thus traits. If the mutation is in gametes (or germline cells), it can be inherited by offspring, providing genetic variation.