Which claim accurately describes how inheritable genetic variations can arise from environmental factors?(1 point)

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Mutations from environmental factors, like radiation, can be inherited if they occur in germ cells.
Mutations from environmental factors, like radiation, can be inherited if they occur in germ cells.

All environmental mutations are harmful and cannot be inherited.
All environmental mutations are harmful and cannot be inherited.

Only mutations in somatic cells can be inherited.
Only mutations in somatic cells can be inherited.

Environmental factors change physical traits, not genetics.

Answer 1

The correct claim is:

Mutations from environmental factors, like radiation, can be inherited if they occur in germ cells.

This accurately describes how inheritable genetic variations can arise from environmental factors. If mutations occur in germ cells (sperm or egg), these mutations can be passed on to offspring.