When do inherited mutations occur?(1 point)

Responses

during cellular division
during cellular division - no response given

during protein synthesis
during protein synthesis - no response given

during DNA methylation
during DNA methylation - incorrect

during gene expression

1 answer

Inherited mutations occur during cellular division, specifically during the replication of DNA. If a mutation happens in a germ cell (sperm or egg), it can be passed on to the next generation. Therefore, the correct response is "during cellular division."