If accidental alterations of the genetic code in a cell can cause new traits to appear in a parent's offspring, then what can appear due to accidental alterations of the genetic code in a cell?

Answer choices:
- symptoms
 - hyperthyroidism
 - Plastic cell membranes
 - Metallic DNA
 - Groupings of nano-cells
 - New traits
 - disease
 - viruses

 

      New traits    