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Question 5 (Multiple Choice, Worth 2 points)

If a mutation occurs in a body cell and the mutation changes the phenotype of the individual, what will happen to the offspring of the individual?

A. The offspring may or may not inherit the new phenotype.
B. The offspring will inherit neither the genotype nor the phenotype change.
C. The offspring will inherit the new phenotype.
D. The offspring will inherit the change in genotype but not the phenotype change.

Question 6 (Multiple Choice, Worth 2 points)



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Final answer:

Mutations in body cells can lead to changes in phenotype, with the inheritance of the new phenotype by offspring being variable.


Explanation:

Mutations are heritable changes in DNA sequences that can result in phenotypic differences. When a mutation occurs in a body cell and alters the individual's phenotype, the offspring may or may not inherit the new phenotype depending on various factors such as the nature of the mutation and its effects.


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