Question

1. lois breeds rats. she was surprised when a white rat with pink eyes was born in a litter of brown rats. she researched to discover that white rat fur and pink eye color were the result of a mutation. a mutation means that —

the genetic information didnt copy correctly
the white rat belonged to another litter
the mother did not get enough nutrition
the white rat had its father’s genes only

clear all

Explanation:

A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence, which occurs when genetic information is not copied correctly during cell division (like DNA replication for cell division or meiosis for gamete production). The other options are incorrect: belonging to another litter is not related to mutation, nutrition affects development but not genetic mutation, and offspring get genes from both parents, not just the father.

Answer:

the genetic information didn't copy correctly