Genetic Mutations Produce Variation Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question Which evidence best supports the claim that mutations are a source of inheritable genetic variation?(1 point) Responses Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited. Mutations can only happen during meiosis because genes are inherited. Mutations are not inheritable from gametes because they are given from each parent. Mutations are not inheritable from gametes because they are given from each parent. Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription. Mutations affect the way DNA is created through transcription. Mutations affect protein synthesis which impacts the way traits are expressed.

Mutations affect protein synthesis which impacts the way traits are expressed.