Which ONE of the following statements about mutations is true? Mutations in body

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Which ONE of the following statements about mutations is true?

Mutations in body cells can be passed on to future generations.

The only changes due to mutation are in the amino acid sequence of proteins.

Mutations in body cells are not known to cause any phenotypic changes.

Mutations in germ cells can be passed on to future generations.

All mutations are single-nucleotide substitutions.

Mutations in body cells can be passed on to future generations.

The only changes due to mutation are in the amino acid sequence of proteins.

Mutations in body cells are not known to cause any phenotypic changes.

Mutations in germ cells can be passed on to future generations.

All mutations are single-nucleotide substitutions.

Explanation / Answer

d) Mutations in germ cells can be passed on to future generations

Germline mutations can be passed on to descendants through their reproductive cells whereas somatic cell mutations are usually not transmitted to descendants.

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