Question

In a laboratory, an albino mouse was treated with a chemical, resulting in a somatic mutation that induced a skin tumor. The mouse was able to survive. What affect would this mutation have on its progeny?
A:the mouse couldnt have any progeny
B:its progeny would have been affected
C:its progeny would have been normal

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option B: "its progeny would have been affected".

Explanation:

Somatic mutations are genetic alterations that take place in adult mature cells, that differ from germ line mutations, which occurs in sperm and eggs. Somatic mutations can be passed to the next generations as the cells that produce the germ lines could be mutated as well. Therefore an albino mouse that have an induced skin tumor because of somatic mutations will likely have progeny affected with the somatic mutations as well.

Answer 2

"The progeny would have been normal" is the one effect among the following choices given in the question that this mutation would have on its progeny. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". I hope the answer has actually come to your help.