Moses Williams

Biology

11 June, 01:36

A new disease is discovered in a monkey. It appears to be affecting a several genes in a localized area of cells in the animal.

When asked to make a hypothesis regarding the new disease, Rita and Zoe made the following statements.

Rita said that the disease is most likely the result of a somatic mutation because it is affecting several genes in a localized area of cells in the monkey.

Zoe said the disease is most likely the result of a germ-line mutation because it is several genes in a localized area of cells in the monkey.

Who's has the best hypothesis for the cause of the new disease?

Rita

Zoe

Both are correct

Neither are correct