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 gave my students this multiple choice question: A gene mutates in a type of bacteria. When these bacteria reproduce asexually, this mutation can only be inherited by

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- different types of bacteria.
- cells in the bacteria that are non-reproductive.
- bacteria cells that are missing the gene.
- direct descendants of the bacteria.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

direct descendants of the bacteria.