Question

How are somatic cells different from gametes? (1 point)
Somatic cells do not go through cell division.
Somatic cell mutations are not passed to the next generation.
• Somatic cells are sex cells.
• Somatic cells contain half the number of chromosomes.

Answer 1

Somatic cell mutations are not passed to the next generation.

Explanation: Somatic cells are body cells (diploid) that divide by mitosis; gametes are sex cells (haploid). Only mutations in gametes can be inherited.