Which type of mutation cannot occur in a child after birth

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Isabel Santana

19 February, 17:16

Which type of mutation cannot occur in a child after birth

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Irwin · Answer 1

This type of mutation is called somatic mutation. It usually happens in different cells of the body, but not in the eggs and sperms. These mutation may cause cancer and other illnesses, but it cannot be passed on to future offspring.