Question

A scientist carries out an experiment on a hamster. He exposes the hamster to x-rays at regular intervals. This results in a germ line mutation in the hamster. What is the possible outcome on the progeny of the hamster?
The defect is not carried forward to the progeny of the hamster.
The defect is carried forward to the progeny of the hamster.
The defect is lost in the progeny of the hamster.

Answer 1

@Jigglypuff123

Answer 2

@sarah786

Answer 3

@1996bmw Any idea?

Answer 4

but I think there should be another choice becuase 50% are chances to carried forward so it would be The defeat may be carried forward to the progeny of the hamster.

Answer 5

i think A or B

Answer 6

C.The defect may be carried forward to the progeny of the hamster.

The mutation might only affect one of two homologous chromosomes, so that would leave a 50% chance that the mutated chromosome would be passed on to progeny.