Question

What are somatic cells? What happens if there is a mutation on a somatic cell?
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Answer 1

Somatic cells are any cells in an organism that are not reproductive cells (gametes). They make up most of the body's tissues and organs. If a mutation occurs in a somatic cell, it affects only that specific cell and its daughter cells, potentially leading to changes in function, growth, or behavior of the tissue. Such mutations can contribute to diseases like cancer but are not passed on to the next generation since they do not affect the germline (reproductive cells).