Question

Wich best describes somatic mutations?

A)They are usually passed to offspring.
B)They can cause different kind of cancers.
C) They always result from point mutations.
D)They only occur in reproductive cells

Answer 1

B. i think it can cause cancer

Answer 2

The correct answer will be B.(Can cause cancers)

Step-by-step explanation:

Somatic mutations are mutations present or found in the somatic cells or non-germ-line cells.

since these mutations are present in the somatic cells and not in the germ cells so they cannot be passed on to the progeny.

But these mutations in the somatic cells can cause tumor which can lead to cancer. This happens if the gene causing cancer for e.g- Proto-oncogene or tumor suppressor gene is involved in cell division is mutated. So, the mutated gene is passed on to the daughter cells during cell division and shows uncontrolled differentiation of cells causing cancer.

Thus, option B is correct.