Question

Isabella liked to sunbathe. However, after she learned that ultraviolet rays are a cause of environmental mutations, she decided to stop sunbathing When can an acquired mutation be passed from parent to offspring? O A only if the mutation occurs in the sex cells B. only if the mutation occurs in the y-chromosome C. only if the parent has an acquired mutation in the autosomal chromosome D. only if both parents do not have the mutation in the sex cells​

Answer 1

Answer:

O A only if the mutation occurs in the sex cells

Explanation:

Mutations can be defined as genetic changes that occur in the DNA sequence of the genome of an organism. Mutations can be classified into two main types: 1-somatic mutations, which occur in somatic cells that form the body of the organism, and 2-germ-line mutations, which occur in sex cells or gametes (i.e., egg and sperm cells). Only germ-line mutations can be passed on to offspring and it occurs when a mutated gamete (either a sperm or an egg) comes together to form a diploid (2n) zygote.