A scientist carries out an experiment on a hamster. He exposes the hamster to x-rays at regular intervals. This results in a germ line mutation in the hamster. What is the possible outcome on the progeny of the hamster? A. The defect is not carried forward to the progeny of the hamster. B. The defect is carried forward to the progeny of the hamster. C. The defect is lost in the progeny of the hamster.

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Ahmed Mccann

Biology

26 January, 03:22

A scientist carries out an experiment on a hamster. He exposes the hamster to x-rays at regular intervals. This results in a germ line mutation in the hamster. What is the possible outcome on the progeny of the hamster? A. The defect is not carried forward to the progeny of the hamster. B. The defect is carried forward to the progeny of the hamster. C. The defect is lost in the progeny of the hamster.

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Seth Sherman · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. The possible outcome on the progeny of the hamster would be that the defect is carried forward to the progeny of the hamster. Hope this answers the question. have a nice day.