How are genetic mutations passed from parent to offspring?
A)
Sex cells divide to create new cells.
B)
Mutated gametes fuse to create offspring.
C)
Genetic mutations occur during DNA replication.
D)
Genetic mutations only occur during meiosis, never mitosis.

Question

How are genetic mutations passed from parent to offspring?
A)
Sex cells divide to create new cells.	
B)
Mutated gametes fuse to create offspring.	
C)
Genetic mutations occur during DNA replication.	
D)
Genetic mutations only occur during meiosis, never mitosis.

saylilbaby · Answer

@Abhisar @Mr_Perfection_xD @pooja195

abhisar · Answer

What do you think it should be?

saylilbaby · Answer

i was thinking B or D but im confused

abhisar · Answer

Option D is not correct since mutations can take place both in meiosis and mitosis. Mutations that occur in somatic cells are not passed from parents to offspring but those which take place in sex cells are passed from parents to offspring.

saylilbaby · Answer

so B is correct

saylilbaby · Answer

@Abhisar

abhisar · Answer

Yes, B is $\huge \checkmark$

abhisar · Answer

The mutated gametes fuse together to form the zygote an din this way the mutation is passed from parent to offspring.