Question

A mutation is passed from a mother to her child. Why does the child inherit the mutation?

The altered DNA of the mutation is unable to be repaired in the child’s cells.
The altered DNA of the mutation is present on a gamete.
The mutation is also present in the father’s DNA sequence.
The mutation is beneficial and helps the child grow and develop.

Answer 1

The altered DNA of the mutation is present on a gamete.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a parent carries a gene mutation in their egg or sperm, it can pass to their child. These hereditary (or inherited) mutations are in almost every cell of the person's body throughout their life. Hereditary mutations include cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, and sickle cell disease.