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

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Correct answer: Somatic cell mutations are not passed to the next generation.

Explanation: Somatic cells are body (diploid) cells and can divide by mitosis; gametes are sex cells (haploid) and contain half the chromosome number. Only mutations in germ (gamete) cells can be inherited.