If a mutation occurs in a gamete, which of the following is most likely to result?

If the mutation occurs on a recessive gene, it will most likely be expressed.

If the mutation is non-disjunctive then an extra chromosome could be in every cell of the offspring.

The mutation will not always cause the offspring to be genetically disadvantaged.

The mutation will not be passed on to the offspring.

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Barry

Biology

25 March, 17:03

If a mutation occurs in a gamete, which of the following is most likely to result?

If the mutation occurs on a recessive gene, it will most likely be expressed.

If the mutation is non-disjunctive then an extra chromosome could be in every cell of the offspring.

The mutation will not always cause the offspring to be genetically disadvantaged.

The mutation will not be passed on to the offspring.

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Dana Henson · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the third option. If a mutation occurs in a gamete, t he mutation will not always cause the offspring to be genetically disadvantaged. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.

Gunnar Blanchard · Answer 2

I believe it would be the 3rd option.