Question

Which statement about somatic mutations is true? A. They exist in all the cells of the body. B. They are acquired through exposure to mutagens. C. They are inherited via sperm and egg cells. D. They are passed on to offspring.

Answer 1

Somatic mutations are acquired through exposure to mutagens

Step-by-step explanation:

When a mutation is acquired by non-germline cells, it is called somatic mutation. They are inherited nor pass from parents to offspring

Answer 2

A. They exist in all the cells of the body.

Step-by-step explanation:

Somatic mutation occurs during DNA replication that precedes mitotic division. All descending cells are affected, but they can be located only in a small part of the body. Somatic mutations are the cause of certain cancers. They are not usually passed on to offspring. An example of somatic mutation is heterochromia.