Genetic Variations Can Be Inherited Quick Check 3 of 53 of 5 Items Question How are somatic cells different from gametes?(1 point) Responses Somatic cells are sex cells. Somatic cells are sex cells. Somatic cell mutations are not passed to the next generation. Somatic cell mutations are not passed to the next generation. Somatic cells contain half the number of chromosomes. Somatic cells contain half the number of chromosomes. Somatic cells do not go through cell division.