Hi can you please check my work.

A mutation that occurs in a diploid cell can be inherited only if

A) the mutated allele is recessive.
B) the mutated allele is dominant.
C) the mutation occurs in a cell that produces gametes.
D) the same mutation also occurs on the homologous chromosome.
--I think the answer is C.

Mendel’s laws were able to predict accurately the pattern of inheritance for situations in which
A) alleles are affected by their environment.
B) alleles show complete dominance.
C) alleles of one gene alter the effect of a different gene.
D) a given character is determined by more than one gene.

-I'm pretty sure the answer is B.

Thank you!

To check your work for the first question, we need to analyze the statement provided. It says, "A mutation that occurs in a diploid cell can be inherited only if." This indicates that there are certain conditions for a mutation to be inherited. Let's evaluate each option based on these conditions:

A) the mutated allele is recessive.
This option suggests that the mutated allele must be recessive in order for the mutation to be inherited. However, this is not necessarily true because a dominant mutated allele can also be inherited.

B) the mutated allele is dominant.
This option suggests that the mutated allele must be dominant in order for the mutation to be inherited. Similar to option A, this is not always the case as a recessive mutated allele can also be inherited.

C) the mutation occurs in a cell that produces gametes.
This option states that the mutation must occur in a cell that produces gametes (sperm or eggs) for it to be inherited. This condition makes sense since only mutations in the reproductive cells can be passed on to offspring.

D) the same mutation also occurs on the homologous chromosome.
This option suggests that the mutation must occur on both copies of the homologous chromosome for it to be inherited. While this condition might be true in certain cases, it is not a general requirement for a mutation to be inherited.

Based on the analysis, option C, "the mutation occurs in a cell that produces gametes," seems to be the most accurate answer. This option aligns with the notion that mutations must occur in reproductive cells to be passed on to future generations. Therefore, your answer is correct.

Moving on to the second question, once again, let's evaluate each option based on the given statement, "Mendel’s laws were able to predict accurately the pattern of inheritance for situations in which."

A) alleles are affected by their environment.
This option refers to the influence of the environment on alleles. However, Mendel's laws primarily focus on the transmission of genetic traits between generations, rather than the environmental effects on alleles. So this option is not accurate.

B) alleles show complete dominance.
This option suggests that Mendel's laws accurately predict the pattern of inheritance when alleles exhibit complete dominance. Mendel's experiments were indeed based on traits showing complete dominance, so this option is correct.

C) alleles of one gene alter the effect of a different gene.
This option implies the involvement of multiple genes and their interactions. Mendel's laws primarily focus on the inheritance patterns of single gene traits, and they do not specifically address the effects of one gene on another. Therefore, this option is not accurate.

D) a given character is determined by more than one gene.
This option refers to traits determined by multiple genes, such as polygenic traits. While Mendel's laws do not directly address polygenic inheritance, they can still be applied to understand the inheritance of individual genes within complex traits. So this option is not entirely accurate.

Based on the analysis, option B, "alleles show complete dominance," is the most appropriate answer. Mendel's laws accurately predict the pattern of inheritance for traits exhibiting complete dominance, which aligns with Mendel's original experiments. Hence, your answer is correct.

If you have any further questions or need additional explanation, please feel free to ask!