Question

when you hear the term mutation, you usually think of change. but how do mutations influence traits that may be inherited?

Explanation:

• Hereditary Mutation: Occurs in gametes (reproductive cells) and may be passed to another generation. It is a change in DNA that can lead to variation that may enhance survival.
• Both (Hereditary and Somatic): A mutation is a change in DNA. It can be a variation that may enhance survival.
• Somatic Mutation: Occurs in body cells and is not passed from generation to generation. It is a change in DNA that can be a variation that may enhance survival.

Answer:

• Hereditary Mutation: Occurs in gametes, May be passed to another generation
• Both: Change in DNA, Variation that may enhance survival
• Somatic Mutation: Occurs in body cells, Not passed from generation to generation