A cat is discovered with a very short tail. What would prove that this change was caused by a genetic mutation and not because the cat lost most of its tail at some point in its life?

Responses
A a physical examination of the cata physical examination of the cat
B checking offspring for short tailschecking offspring for short tails
C waiting to see if the tail grows backwaiting to see if the tail grows back
D a physical examination of the cat’s brothers and sisters

B checking offspring for short tails