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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.

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User Sory
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Answer:

Pretty sure its C for PLATO

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Dthagard
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They exist in all the cells of the body. They are inherited via sperm and egg cells.

They will not be inherited unless a similar damage has happened in eggs or sperms due to the same exposure to mutagen, In that case, progeny might show the mutation.

But they are an inherited mutation that was supported in fertilization of the egg during reproduction.

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