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?
A) a physical examination of the cat
B) checking offspring for short tails
C) waiting to see if the tail grows back
D) a physical examination of the cat’s siblings
A cat is discovered with a very short tail. Checking offspring for short tails will 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.
