OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
GENETICS
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Question
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A mutation that occurs in the gametes of an organism will most likely be transferred to which of the following?
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The siblings of the organism
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The offspring of the organism
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The other organisms living nearby
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The mating partner of the organism
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Germ-line mutations occur in reproductive cells (sperm or eggs) and are passed to an organism’s offspring during sexual reproduction. Somatic mutations occur in non-reproductive cells; they are passed to daughter cells during mitosis but not to offspring during sexual reproduction.
Detailed explanation-2: -Germline mutations (that occur in eggs and sperm) can be passed on to offspring, while somatic mutations (that occur in body cells) are not passed on.
Detailed explanation-3: -If a parent carries a gene mutation in their egg or sperm, it can pass to their child. These hereditary (or inherited) mutations are in almost every cell of the person’s body throughout their life.
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