Question

question 18 (multiple choice worth 2 points) (03.04 mc) if a mutation occurs in a body cell and the mutation changes the phenotype of the individual, what will happen to the offspring of the individual? the offspring will inherit the change in genotype but not the phenotype change. the offspring will inherit the new phenotype. the offspring will inherit neither the genotype nor the phenotype change. the offspring may or may not inherit the new phenotype.

Explanation:

Mutations in body (somatic) cells are not passed on to offspring. Only mutations in germ - cells (sperm and egg) can be inherited. So, an offspring may or may not inherit a new phenotype or genotype resulting from a somatic cell mutation.

Answer:

The offspring may or may not inherit the new phenotype.