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

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

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

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

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.

This is because mutations occurring in gametes (sperm or egg cells) can be transmitted to offspring, while mutations in somatic cells (like those causing skin cancer) are not inherited. Silent mutations also do not affect phenotype and would not necessarily be passed on in a way that affects the offspring. The chromosomal deletion affecting blood function is not inheritable if it happens in somatic cells.