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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 chromosomal deletion that affects the ability of blood to carry oxygen
a chromosomal deletion that affects the ability of blood to carry oxygen
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 substitution error that takes place in a somatic cells that causes skin cancer
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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 that occur in gametes (sperm or egg cells) can be inherited by offspring, while mutations that occur in somatic cells (such as the cells of the pancreas or skin) are not passed on to the next generation.
