different types of bacteria. cells in the bacteria that are non-reproductive. bacteria cells that are missing the gene. direct descendants of the bacteria.
I am hesitating between 4 options to answer the following question, which option should I choose?
Question: A gene mutates in a type of bacteria. When these bacteria reproduce asexually, this mutation can only be inherited by
Possibilities:
- different types of bacteria.
- cells in the bacteria that are non-reproductive.
- bacteria cells that are missing the gene.
- direct descendants of the bacteria.

direct descendants of the bacteria.