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

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Somatic mutations are caused by exposure to mutagens. Somatic mutations cannot occur in germ cells (sperm and egg). A somatic mutation may present in a certain type of cell, and not another due to the cause of the mutation.