If a sexually reproducing parent has a particular mutation,the chances that its offspring will inherit that mutation is
A) 0%.
B) 25%.
C) 50%.
D) 100%.
E) variable, depending on the mutation.

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When a parent has a mutation in a particular gene, it means that one of the two copies of the gene that they possess is mutated. During sexual reproduction, each parent contributes one copy of each gene to their offspring. Therefore, there is a 50% chance that the offspring will inherit the mutated copy of the gene from the parent with the mutation. The other 50% chance is that the offspring will inherit the non-mutated copy of the gene from the other parent.

If a Sexually Reproducing Parent Has a Particular Mutation,the Chances