Do you think a mutation (created during reproduction) in one gene is likely to result in a new trait in an offspring? Why or why not?

Yes and no

Explanation:

It can be silent or neutral mutation that has no effect on the structure or functioning of the organism

OR

It can be a useful (advantageous to the organism)

or a harmful mutation (causes genetic disorders)

explanation: it gains negative electrons, therefore becoming negatively charged. as charge cannot be created, nor destroyed, only transferred, this leaves the wool positive. now that they have opposite charges, the two items attract.