Question

18. Which types of mutations, positive, negative or neutral, are most likely to be seen in offspring

Answer 1

The following scenarios state whether the mutation is likely to be passed on to the offspring of the organism or not:

• a. A single bacteria cell contains a positive mutation in its DNA - The mutation is likely to pass as it is a unicellular organism with the cell itself containing the positive mutation.

• b. A skin cell on a cat contains a positive mutation in its DNA - The mutation is not likely to pass as it is the skin cell.

• C. A sperm cell in a whale contains a positive mutation in its DNA - The mutation is likely to pass as it is in the sperm.