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Hereditary mutation - may be passed to another generation, occurs in gametes, variation that may enhance survival.
Somatic mutation - not passed from generation to generations, occurs in body cells.
Both- changes in DNA.
<h3><u>Explanation:</u></h3>
Mutations are defined as sudden changes in DNA that takes place by changing a particular nucleotide or a portion of DNA, or even a whole chromosome which has potential to change characters of an organism. Mutation was first proposed by Hugo de Vries who is also known as the Father of Mutation Theory.
Mutations can occur in any cell of body. It may occur in somatic cells, or in germ mother cells. But the mutations that occur in germ mother cells are actually the mutations that are carried forward by the gametes into next generations. Mutation in somatic cells get obliterated as the organism dies. And the Mutation in gamete cells are those mutations which are capable to cause variations in progenies which can led to better survival of the progenies.
Answer:
The correct answer is "mutations to homologous genes".
Explanation:
The missing options of this question are:
A) morphology.
B) the pattern of embryological development.
C) biochemical pathways.
D) habitat and lifestyle choices.
E) mutations to homologous genes.
The correct answer is option E) "mutations to homologous genes".
Modern cladograms do not use physical characteristics to establish evolutionary similarities among species. Modern cladograms are constructed from evidence from molecular systematics based on similarities in mutations to homologous genes. The more similar are the homologous genes, the less different their genetic sequences are, and are considered more closely related in their evolutionary tree.
