Which of the following is an explicit statement of the authors purpose?

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Plz ! i genetic mutation occurs in a rabbits muscle cell this genetic mutation will be passed on to, a. the existing cells in the rabbits body. b. the cells that are next to the mutant muscle cell. c. cells that are produced when the mutant cell divides. d. the cells of the rabbits offspring.

The verb in the sentence the united states of america is located in north america