In 2002, several researchers set out to determine a link between air pollution and genetic mutations. Their study consisted of mice living varying distances from steel mills, which give off air...

Based on the results of this study , which answer choice below is the best interpretation of the data that should be communicated to the public

Extracted text: In 2002, several researchers set out to determine a link between air pollution and genetic mutations. Their study consisted of mice living varying distances from steel mills, which give off air pollution. Mice were either placed in labs within close proximity to steel mills (referred to as steel mice) or placed in a rural area outside of the city (referred to as rural mice). An adapted version of their original results is shown below: * Mutations fc produce offspring in offspring Mutation rate in Parents able to parents Steel Mice High yes High occurre Rural Mice Low yes Low occurre For ongina stud, e=: hlp://wwww.pras.crg/content/99/25/15904 Based on the results of this study, which answer choice below is the best interpretation of the data that should be communicated to the public? a. Air pollution is only found in cities that have steel mills. b. Air pollution affects the organism's ability to produce offspring. C. Air pollution can cause mutations that can be passed to offspring. d. Organisms that live in rural areas outside of the city are more likely to be expos to mutagens than mice that live in the city.