Which evidence best supports the claim that mutations are a source of inheritable genetic variation?(1 point)

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Mutations are not inheritable from gametes because they are given from each parent.
Mutations are not inheritable from gametes because they are given from each parent.

Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription.
Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription.

Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited.
Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited.

Mutations affect protein synthesis which impacts the way traits are expressed.

Answer 1

Mutations affect protein synthesis which impacts the way traits are expressed.

Answer 2

Examine the two strands of DNA below. Which kind of mutation occurred?

Original strand: AGC GTA CCC TAC

New strand: AGC GTA ACC TAC

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substitution
substitution

deletion
deletion

insertion
insertion

frameshift