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?


a.)The defect is not carried forward to the progeny of the hamster.



b.)The defect is carried forward to the progeny of the hamster.



c.)The defect is lost in the progeny of the hamster.

I know the answer is either b or c but im not sure what it means by the defect getting lost?