Question

question 15
during dna replication prior to meiosis, a frameshift mutation occurs. will this mutation be inherited?
o a yes, because the error happened in a somatic cell.
o b yes, because frameshift mutations are always passed on to offspring.
o c yes, because meiosis makes exact cellular copies.
o d yes, because the error happened in a gamete.

Explanation:

Mutations in somatic cells (a) are not inherited. Frameshift mutations are not always passed on (b is wrong). Meiosis creates gametes with half the chromosome number, not exact copies (c is wrong). Mutations in gametes (reproductive cells) can be inherited as they contribute to offspring's genetic material.

Answer:

d. Yes, because the error happened in a gamete.