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."
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
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