Question

Why is it that mutations to
body cells do not affect offspring?

Answer 1

Since all cells in our body contain DNA

Step-by-step explanation:

Since all cells in our body contain DNA, there are lots of places for mutations to occur; however, some mutations cannot be passed on to offspring and do not matter for evolution. Somatic mutations occur in non-reproductive cells and won’t be passed onto offspring. Its seeds will not carry the mutation. Somatic cells give rise to all non-germline tissues. Mutations in somatic cells are called somatic mutations. Because they do not occur in cells that give rise to gametes, the mutation is not passed along to the next generation by s means.