Red hair is a single-base mutation of the MC1R gene. If your mom has red hair, can you end up inheriting that trait as well?

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Yes, red hair is a dominant trait which means the next generation will likely end up with it.

Yes, if your mom has red hair, the mutation of her DNA can be passed from her DNA to yours during meiosis.

No, mutations do not pass from one generation to the next.

No, red hair is a result of a mutagen attacking DNA, so it only affects a single person.

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Rayne

23 October, 21:38

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Jayvion Doyle · Answer 1

The first answer is correct because a trait such as red hair, CAN be passed on from generation to generation