A fruit fly exposed to radiation grows an extra leg. Which of the following statements is true? A.) The fruit fly will pass on the mutation to its offspring. B.) The mutation is carried on egg and sperm cells. C.) The mutation was acquired from the environment. D.) The extra leg is not considered a mutation.

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Tiffany Downs

Biology

14 September, 13:05

A fruit fly exposed to radiation grows an extra leg. Which of the following statements is true? A.) The fruit fly will pass on the mutation to its offspring. B.) The mutation is carried on egg and sperm cells. C.) The mutation was acquired from the environment. D.) The extra leg is not considered a mutation.

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Maci Barnes · Answer 1

Option C

This is an example of acquired mutation in which there is genetic transformation due to external factors such a change of temperature, pollution, radiation etc.