A deletion of a DNA segment alters a gene in a

single skin cell of an individual. Which statement

best describes a result of this mutation?

(1) Any cell produced from this skin cell will

have the same mutation.

(2) All offspring of the individual will have a skin

cell mutation.

(3) The mutation will spread into other types of

cells.

(4) The gametes of this individual will have the

same mutation.

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Isabela Luna

Biology

1 October, 16:32

A deletion of a DNA segment alters a gene in a

single skin cell of an individual. Which statement

best describes a result of this mutation?

(1) Any cell produced from this skin cell will

have the same mutation.

(2) All offspring of the individual will have a skin

cell mutation.

(3) The mutation will spread into other types of

cells.

(4) The gametes of this individual will have the

same mutation.

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A deletion of a DNA segment alters a gene in a single skin cell of an individual. This mutation is any cell produced from this skin cell will have the same mutation.