New, inheritable characteristics can result from...
I. the recombination of genes during meiosis.
II. the formation of daughter cells during mitosis.
III. mutations in the genes found in sex cells.
IV. mutations in the genes found in non-sex cells.
I and III only
I, II, III, and IV
II and IV only
I, II, and III only

Question

New, inheritable characteristics can result from...
I.	the recombination of genes during meiosis.
II.	the formation of daughter cells during mitosis.
III.	mutations in the genes found in sex cells.
IV.	mutations in the genes found in non-sex cells.
I and III only
I, II, III, and IV
II and IV only
I, II, and III only

anonymous · Answer

Welcome to OpenStudy @jesus120 !

anonymous · Answer

if any new character has to be inherited then genetic changes either by mutations or recombination must occur only in SEX CELLS or GAMETES as they are the only cell type involved in sexual reproduction. This might help you in answering the question.

anonymous · Answer

1 AND 3