Question

If a mutation occurs in a body cell and the mutation changes the phenotype of the individual, what will happen to the offspring of the individual?

A. The offspring may or may not inherit the new phenotype.
B. The offspring will inherit the change in genotype but not the phenotype change.
C. The offspring will inherit neither the genotype or phenotype change.
D. The offspring will inherit the new phenotype.

Maybe A?? Uhhh I'm just not sure!!! Please help!!!

Answer 1

i think the answer is a . because change in phenotype can be caused with or without a change in genotype so the offspring may or may not inherit the new phenotype

Answer 2

The answer is C because a change in an individual's somatic cells (body cells) have no affect on that organism's germ cells (the cells that produce gametes like the sperm and eggs). Since the germ cells are the only cells that pass down their information to the offspring, a mutation of a body cell has no affect on the children.

It's kind of like if your left hand was cut off, your children would still be born with left hands.

Answer 3

it's right the answer is c you should be applauded kainui!

Answer 4

Haha thanks, give me a metal!

Answer 5

C. The offspring will inherit neither the genotype or phenotype change.

a good example will be retinoblastoma...
Consider u have only one copy gene which is working. suppose it get mutated the disease condition
but its not inherited to progeny as mutations occurred in somatic or body cell