Question
Do mutations in body cells contribute to genetic variation?(1 point)
Responses
Yes, these body cell mutations lead to mutations in the gametes.
Yes, these body cell mutations lead to mutations in the gametes.
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.
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.
Responses
Yes, these body cell mutations lead to mutations in the gametes.
Yes, these body cell mutations lead to mutations in the gametes.
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.
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.
Answers
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The correct response is:
**No, the mutations cannot be passed to offspring and only affect the individual.**
Mutations that occur in body (somatic) cells do not contribute to genetic variation in the population because they are not inherited by offspring. Only mutations that occur in the germ cells (gametes) can be passed on to the next generation.
**No, the mutations cannot be passed to offspring and only affect the individual.**
Mutations that occur in body (somatic) cells do not contribute to genetic variation in the population because they are not inherited by offspring. Only mutations that occur in the germ cells (gametes) can be passed on to the next generation.
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