Question

during dna replication prior to meiosis, a frameshift mutation occurs. will this mutation be inherited?
a. yes, because the error happened in a somatic cell
b. yes, because frameshift mutations are always passed on to offspring
c. yes, because the error happened in a gamete
d. yes, because meiosis makes exact cellular copies

Explanation:

Mutations in gametes (sex - cells) can be passed on to offspring. Meiosis is the process that forms gametes. A frameshift mutation during DNA replication prior to meiosis in a cell that will become a gamete means the mutation can be inherited. Somatic cell mutations are not passed on to offspring. Frameshift mutations are not always passed on (it depends on the cell type where the mutation occurs), and meiosis does not make exact cellular copies (it produces genetically diverse gametes).

Answer:

C. Yes, because the error happened in a gamete.