Acat 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

B) checking the offspring for short tails

Explanation:

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A mutation is a heritable change in a gene, while acquired characteristics cannot be inherited. Checking for short tails would show that the lack of most of the tail is due to a genetic mutation.

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genetic variation will increase because of a new habitat and food source.

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