Question

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

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.

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.

Answer 1

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

Reason: A change in DNA sequence can alter mRNA and the resulting amino acid sequence of proteins, producing different traits. If the mutation is in germ cells (gametes), it can be inherited and contribute to genetic variation.