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A genetic mutation occurs in a rabbit's muscle cell. This genetic mutation will be passed on toOA. the cells of the rabbit'soffspring.OB. the cells that are next to the mutant muscle cell.OC. the existing cells in the rabbit's body.OD. cells that are produced when the mutant cell divides.ResetSubmit

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The correct option is OD "OD. cells that are produced when the mutant cell divides." The mutation occurs in a somatic cell, which does not have any relation with the offspring, therefore, it can not be inherited. Besides, if the somatic cell divides, its mutation will be expressed and perdured in the daughter cells of the first cell that had the mutation.

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