Question

At what stage is a mutation predicted to have the effect?

A) shortly after birth
B) after birth but before puberty
C) after puberty
D) during early embryonic development
E) after the age of 60

Answer 1

The effect of a mutation is predicted to occur during early embryonic development.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is D) during early embryonic development. Changes in the genes that are important to embryonic development have been relatively minor because early embryos are very fragile and even small mutations can result in death. Mutations occurring during early embryonic development can have significant effects on the development of an individual.