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

Question

• Environmental factors change physical traits, not genetics.
• Only mutations in somatic cells can be inherited.
• All environmental mutations are harmful and cannot be inherited.
• Mutations from environmental factors, like radiation, can be inherited if they occur in germ cells.

Answer 1

The claim that accurately describes how inheritable genetic variations can arise from environmental factors is:

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