Question

Which of the following statements is true?

Acquired mutations are passed down from parent to offspring.
Mutations are the most fundamental way to add new genes to a gene pool.
Hereditary mutations are caused by external factors, such as radiation.
Only somatic mutations are important to evolution because they can be inherited.

Answer 1

Answer:

The incorrect statement is

Hereditary mutations are caused by external factors such as radiations.

Explanation:

It’s actually due to mistakes made during transcription or translation of DNA.

Like point defect.