How are genetic mutations passed from parent to offspring?
A) Sex cells divide to create new cells.
B) Mutated gametes (sex cells) fuse to create offspring.
C) Genetic mutations occur during DNA replication.
D) Genetic mutations only occur during meiosis, never mitosis.
B) Mutated gametes (sex cells) fuse to create offspring.
Only mutations in gametes or sex cells can be passed from parent to offspring. Therefore genetic mutations are passed to the offspring because mutated gametes fuse to create offspring.
