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Yes mutations can be passed from parent to offspring. If a parent has a certain gene that is mutated then there is a possibility that the child may inherit it.

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How are mutations passed down from parent to offspring?

Mutations can be passed from parent to offspring only by mutations found in genes. These genetic mutations can be hereditary. Chromosomal mutations only occur in one person and cannot be passed on to the offspring.


How are genetic mutations passed from parent to offspring?

Genetic mutations can be passed from parent to offspring through the transfer of the mutated DNA sequence from one generation to the next during reproduction. These mutations can occur randomly or be inherited from either parent. Offspring inherit a combination of genetic material from both parents, which can include mutated genes.


True False All mutations can be passed on from a parent to an offspring?

Only mutations which occur in the gametes. Mutations in somatic cells ( body) are not passed on to offspring. Example: A mutation in skin cells leads to skin cancer, but this cannot be passed on to offspring.


Will a mutation that occurs in a skin cell be passed on to organism offspring?

No, mutations that occur in skin cells are not passed on to organism offspring because they are not present in the germ cells (sperm or egg cells) that are involved in reproduction. Only mutations in the germ cells can be passed on to offspring.


Do mutations occur in a body cell can be passed on to an offspring?

Mutations in body cells are not typically passed on to offspring because they occur in somatic cells, which are not involved in reproduction. However, mutations in germ cells (sperm or egg) can be passed on to offspring.

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How are mutations passed down from parent to offspring?

Mutations can be passed from parent to offspring only by mutations found in genes. These genetic mutations can be hereditary. Chromosomal mutations only occur in one person and cannot be passed on to the offspring.


Can mutations be passed from parents to offspring?

Yes, mutations can be passed from parents to offspring. Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can be inherited if they occur in the germ cells (sperm or egg cells) of the parent and are passed on to the next generation.


How are genetic mutations passed from parent to offspring?

Genetic mutations can be passed from parent to offspring through the transfer of the mutated DNA sequence from one generation to the next during reproduction. These mutations can occur randomly or be inherited from either parent. Offspring inherit a combination of genetic material from both parents, which can include mutated genes.


What kinds of mutations can be passed on to offspring?

Heritable mutations.


True False All mutations can be passed on from a parent to an offspring?

Only mutations which occur in the gametes. Mutations in somatic cells ( body) are not passed on to offspring. Example: A mutation in skin cells leads to skin cancer, but this cannot be passed on to offspring.


Will a mutation that occurs in a skin cell be passed on to organism offspring?

No, mutations that occur in skin cells are not passed on to organism offspring because they are not present in the germ cells (sperm or egg cells) that are involved in reproduction. Only mutations in the germ cells can be passed on to offspring.


Do mutations occur in a body cell can be passed on to an offspring?

Mutations in body cells are not typically passed on to offspring because they occur in somatic cells, which are not involved in reproduction. However, mutations in germ cells (sperm or egg) can be passed on to offspring.


How are mutations are inherited?

If a mutation occurs in a sex cell, then it may be inherited. Any mutation to the somatic cells will not be passed on. Any mutations that either of the parent organisms have will be inherited by their offspring.


The mutations that breeders induce in organisms are passed on to the organisms?

offspring


Why are most mutations not passed to offspring?

They are only passed on if they are in the reproductive system cells.


Why are most mutations not passed on to offspring?

They are only passed on if they are in the reproductive system cells.


A mutation in a DNA molecule is passed to offspring only when the mutation occurs in a?

A mutation in a DNA molecule is passed to offspring only when the mutation occurs in a germ cell, such as an egg or sperm cell. Mutations in other types of cells, like skin cells, do not get passed on to offspring.