Identify the mutation below that would be passed on to living offspring if it happened in a parent.(1 point)

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an insertion mutation in a gamete that deactivates a gene for hair color
an insertion mutation in a gamete that deactivates a gene for hair color

a chromosomal deletion that affects the ability of blood to carry oxygen
a chromosomal deletion that affects the ability of blood to carry oxygen

a substitution error that takes place in a somatic cells that causes skin cancer
a substitution error that takes place in a somatic cells that causes skin cancer

a silent mutation in the genes of the pancreas cells that code for insulin

Answer 1

The mutation that would be passed on to living offspring if it happened in a parent is:

an insertion mutation in a gamete that deactivates a gene for hair color.

Mutations that occur in gametes (sperm or eggs) can be passed on to the next generation, whereas mutations that occur in somatic cells (non-reproductive cells) cannot be inherited.