Question

the table lists the locations of origin for mutations that occurred in the parents of a child. which mutation would likely result in inheritable changes in the offspring? why? the mutation in the skin cells; protein production will be affected. the mutation in the skin cells; it causes changes in the chromosomes. the mutation in the ovum; the gametes produced will be affected. the mutation in the ovum; it is somatic in nature.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand mutation inheritance

Only mutations in gametes (sperm and egg cells) can be passed to offspring.

Step2: Analyze each option

• Skin cells are somatic. Mutations in them (like first two options) aren't passed to offspring.
• Ovum (egg cell) is a gamete. Mutation in it affects gametes, which can be inherited. Last option is wrong as ovum mutation is in germ - line (not somatic).

Answer:

The mutation in the ovum; the gametes produced will be affected.