Biology

Question

Set 3.2

25. Which mutation could be passed on to future

generations?

(1) a gene change in a liver cell

(2) cancer caused by excessive exposure to

the sun

(3) a chromosomal alteration during gamete

formation

(4) random breakage of a chromosome in a leaf

cell of a maple tree

Answer

(3) a chromosomal alteration during gamete formation.

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During gamete formation, the chromosomes undergo a process called meiosis, which involves the separation and recombination of genetic material. If a chromosomal...