Which of the following statements is true?
A. Acquired mutations are passed down from parent to offspring.
B. Mutations are the most fundamental way to add new genes to a gene pool.
C. Hereditary mutations are caused by external factors, such as radiation.
D. Only somatic mutations are important to evolution because they can be inherited.
Answer (3)
Acquired mutations are passed down the line.
Answer: Mutations are the most fundamental way to add new genes to a gene pool. ;
The correct answer is B: Mutations are the most fundamental way to add new genes to a gene pool. Mutations introduce genetic variation necessary for evolution, particularly through germline mutations that can be inherited. Somatic mutations do not have a lasting impact on future generations as they are not passed on to offspring.
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