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How are somatic cells different from gametes? (1 point)
• Somatic cells contain half the number of chromosomes.
• Somatic cells are sex cells.
• Somatic cells do not go through cell division.
• Somatic cell mutations are not passed to the next generation.
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Somatic cell mutations are not passed to the next generation.
Explanation: Somatic cells are body cells (diploid) and any mutations in them affect only the individual; only mutations in gametes (germ cells) can be inherited by offspring.
Explanation: Somatic cells are body cells (diploid) and any mutations in them affect only the individual; only mutations in gametes (germ cells) can be inherited by offspring.
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