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

Genetic Material 1: A,B,C,D - A,B,C,D
Genetic Material 2: F,G,H,I - F,G,H,I ----->
1: A,B,C,D 2:A,B,C,D,H,I 3: F,G,H,I 4: F,G

Answer 1

b. the appearance of a new trait in the offspring