Question

What are somatic cells? What happens if there is a mutation on a somatic cell? explain in one sentence

Answer 1

shorten but still have the main point

Answer 2

Somatic cells are any body cells that are not involved in reproduction; if a mutation occurs in a somatic cell, it can lead to changes in that specific cell's function or behavior, potentially resulting in issues like cancer but not being passed on to offspring.

Answer 3

Somatic cells are body cells not used for reproduction, and mutations in them can alter their function but are not inherited.