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You have come across a dog, named cindy, that does not have a tail. interestingly, about half of all the puppies produced by this dog don't have a tail either. if the lack of tail is caused by a genetic mutation, what kind on mutation is this and where has this mutation most likely taken place?

a. a dominant mutation, in cindy's gametes.

b. a recessive mutation, in the cells that should normally have given rise to cindy's tail.

c. a recessive mutation, in the cells that should normally have given rise to cindy's and her puppies' tails.

d. a dominant mutation, in all of cindy's cells (including her gametes).

e. a dominant mutation, in a gamete of one of cindy's parents.

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E. a dominant mutation, in a gamete of one of cindy's parents.

The study of genes and inheritance is called genetics. There are two types of genes and these are recessive and dominant.

Hence, the correct answer is option E which is a dominant mutation, in a gamete of one of Cindy's parents.

What are dominant genes?

The genes which always show its effect on the first generation and suppress the character of the recessive gene is called dominant genes.

According to the question, the only trait which passes to the next generation is that trait that is in a germ cell. Cindy got this character from his parents.

Hence, the correct answer is option E.

For more information about the mutation, refer to the link:-

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