The diagram shows a mutation that has occurred after recombination.

Question

The mutation was inherited and passed along to the offspring by a chance occurrence. Which claim best describes what this type of mutation could cause?

a
a difference in the offspring's parents
b
the appearance of a new trait in the offspring
c
a change to the environment of the species
d
the immediate evolution of the species

Answer 1

b
the appearance of a new trait in the offspring