If there is a mutation in a zygote, where is it likely to be found in the fetus? (2 points) Select one: a. The mutation will show up in any fetal cells formed by mitosis but not in those formed by meiosis. b. The mutation will only be in the one cell that was the original zygote and the other cells of the fetus will not have it. c. The mutation will occur in all the cells of the fetus since they all formed by mitosis from the zygote. d. The mutation will only be found in the types of cells in the fetus that could be harmed by the mutation and not in any others.
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If there is a mutation in a zygote, where is it likely to be found in the fetus? (2 points) Select one: a. The mutation will show up in any fetal cells formed by mitosis but not in those formed by meiosis. b. The mutation will only be in the one cell that was the original zygote and the other cells of the fetus will not have it. c. The mutation will occur in all the cells of the fetus since they all formed by mitosis from the zygote. d. The mutation will only be found in the types of cells in the fetus that could be harmed by the mutation and not in any others.
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A) not only should you be seeing almost no meiosis in a developing fetus, but inherently a mutation that is not corrected will be replicated and sent on to the next mitotic generation of mother cell. The two daughter cells will also carry on the mutation and pass it on to their daughter cells. Any cell line derived from a starting mutant will carry the same mutations if they are not corrected in the first generation (and as long as they are not fatal to the cell or it wouldn't survive long enough to breed again).

You might want to look up Henrieta Lacks, or the HeLa cell line. It's a great example of mutations run amuck.