Mutations during meiosis are especially important because they __________.

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Mutations that occur during meiosis are inherited, meaning they can be passed down from parent to offspring. This can have significant consequences for the health and function of an individual, as well as for future generations. While some mutations can be lethal, they are not always the case. Mutations may occur in regulatory genes, but this is not a universal feature of meiotic mutations. Similarly, while mutations do occur during meiosis, they are not necessarily more common than mutations occurring at other times in the cell cycle.

Mutations During Meiosis Are Especially Important Because They __________