A mutation that affects somatic cells will:
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Correct answer: Affect only the individual
Somatic mutations occur in body cells and are not passed to offspring. Their effects are limited to the individual.
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More Mutations: Types and Causes questions
- Which of the following is an example of a genome mutation?
- Ionizing radiation causes mutations primarily by:
- Which chromosomal mutation involves reversal of a chromosome segment?
- Which mutation is most likely to have a severe effect on protein function?
- Mutations that occur naturally without external agents are called:
- Which enzyme system primarily helps correct replication errors to reduce mutations?