Assume a cell present in your body has performed a mismatch error during the process of DNA replication.This error has resulted in the generation of a new allele for one of your genes.For this new allele to be inherited by your offspring,which of the following conditions must be true?

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Only mutations that occur in the germ line cells (sperm or egg) can be passed on to offspring. Mismatch errors that occur in somatic cells (non-reproductive cells) cannot be inherited because they do not contribute to the genetic composition of offspring. Therefore, choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not relate to the inheritance of the new allele.

Assume a Cell Present in Your Body Has Performed a Mismatch