Do mutations in body cells contribute to genetic variation?(1 point)

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Responses

No, the causes of body cell mutations are outside the body and cannot alter DNA.
No, the causes of body cell mutations are outside the body and cannot alter DNA.

Yes, these body cell mutations lead to mutations in the gametes.
Yes, these body cell mutations lead to mutations in the gametes.

No, the mutations cannot be passed to offspring and only affect the individual.
No, the mutations cannot be passed to offspring and only affect the individual.

Yes, the mutations can be passed on to offspring and contribute to variation in the population.

Answer 1

Yes, the mutations can be passed on to offspring and contribute to variation in the population.