which statements explain how a mutation in a somatic cell is different from a mutation that occurs in gametes
somatic cell mutations occur in cells that give rise to gametes. Gamete mutations occur in cells that result in apoptosis
somatic cell mutations are maintained in the gene pool. Gamete mutations are expelled from the gene pool/
somatic cell mutations are generally not passed to offspring. Gamete mutations are usually passed to offsprings
somatic cell mutations will not be expressed by the individual that contains the mutation. Gamete mutations will be expressed by the individual.
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The correct statement is: somatic cell mutations are generally not passed to offspring. Gamete mutations are usually passed to offspring.