Inheritance Pattern of a Gene Mutation in Circadian Rhythm

Scientists are studying a mutation in a gene called XYZ that is known to impact the circadian rhythms of certain organisms. This mutation results from a single nucleotide change from adenine (A) to guanine (G) at a specific site within the gene. To understand how this mutation affects the organisms, researchers conduct an experiment where they compare the activity levels of control organisms with the wild-type gene to those with the mutant gene. They find that the mutant organisms exhibit significantly altered activity patterns, leading to disrupted circadian rhythms.

Considering the genetic nature of the mutation, which of the following statements correctly describes the potential inheritance pattern of the mutation?